Credit card payment question
As far as what's best for building my credit score. When I make a purchase with a credit card, should I immediately pay it off or should I wait until I receive a statement and then pay whatever interest they charge so that it will be reported to the credit bureaus?
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Hi Mike -
Thanks for reaching out to NerdWallet! I’m happy to help with building credit.
Building a credit score basically involves using credit account(s) while making payments early or on time every month.
We're not able to offer personalized financial advice, but the following articles should help:
One more option is to have your question answered on the NerdWallet SmartMoney podcast. Call or text 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com to submit your question.
Best Regards,
Victor
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