Profile Image

dogmb40

Member since: September 2010

Total Contributions: 1

Most Popular Contribution

Is it better to pay off a credit card every month or make payments toward the balance every month?

+6

It is best to use all of your credit cards at least once per month and pay off 100% of the balance.  This will greatly help your credit score and cost you nothing in interest.  If you have 4 credit cards, then  use a different one each time you fill up your car with gas.  I followed this method and it always helped my score.  On my report it says paying as agreed and payed more than the minimum.....since I always payoff 100%.  A good rule to follow is do not use the card unless you have the money in the bank, at the time you use the card.  That way when the bill comes due, you will always be able to pay it off.

Response Reply posted 1 year ago

Activity

(1 Total Contributions)

Is it better to pay off a credit card every month or make payments toward the balance every month?

+6

It is best to use all of your credit cards at least once per month and pay off 100% of the balance.  This will greatly help your credit score and cost you nothing in interest.  If you have 4 credit cards, then  use a different one each time you fill up your car with gas.  I followed this method and it always helped my score.  On my report it says paying as agreed and payed more than the minimum.....since I always payoff 100%.  A good rule to follow is do not use the card unless you have the money in the bank, at the time you use the card.  That way when the bill comes due, you will always be able to pay it off.

Response Reply posted 1 year ago

  • Prev
  • 1
  • Next

Credit Card Offers Just For You

These are the most popular credit card offers from Credit Karma members with credit similar to yours.

Orchard Bank Classic MasterCards

Orchard Bank Classic MasterCards
Apply Now
  • Acceptance at millions of locations worldwide, including website purchases and reservations
  • Your account information is updated and at your fingertips 24/7 so you can manage it your way
  • Email and text messages to remind you of your upcoming payment due date with online enrollment

Orchard Bank Classic MasterCards

Orchard Bank Classic MasterCards
Apply Now
  • Acceptance at millions of locations worldwide, including website purchases and reservations
  • Your account information is updated and at your fingertips 24/7 so you can manage it your way
  • Email and text messages to remind you of your upcoming payment due date with online enrollment

Capital One® Secured Mastercard®

Capital One® Secured Mastercard®
Apply Now
  • Get the credit you need with no processing fees or application fees
  • Automatic reporting to the 3 major credit bureaus
  • Track credit with access to your credit score and other tools
See More Credit Cards...
Welcome to Credit Karma! Like our service? Share the karma and recommend us on Facebook.