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Euphoria14 said:

I always found the best way to build up my credit was to apply for a credit card, buy something for around $300, then pay around $50/month for the next 6 months+ (interest).

I am fairly certain that a 1-time payoff doesn't help your credit as much as a 6+ month period of consistent payment equal to or above the minimum required.

I know I did it like this when I was 18 and when I was 21 I bought my first car on my own and my credit was very high (Around 750+) and my interest rate on my loan was only like 5.5%.

I still get pre-approved credit card applications in the mail regularly.

This is actually true. Your credit rating is usually higher if you carry a balance and make no late payments, versus just paying it off in full the next billing period.