<prompt> Human: Okay, so I have just recently obtained my first ever credit card. All my life I have strictly lived off of cash and a debit card and never had any kind of credit lined up or anything. Whats the best way to use my credit card to make the best of my credit score. Also, I have rent due every month. Would it be a bad idea to pay the rent with my credit card and at the end of the month pay it back with the money Ive earned that month from work? I just really need advice about all this because my family isnt exactly the best with money and all. Im also attending college if that info is important. Edit: So my rent is due each month on the 1st. The reason Im Adkin about paying rent with my CC is because Im short the cash this month to pay my rent. By the end of the month or my next statement I would have the money to pay off my CC though.  <response>: Pay it off every month and you should be good. Pay attention to the closing date on your statement - they dont always line up with the beginning or end of the month. You might not be able to pay rent with your credit card, and if they do let you, they may charge a fee which negates any benefits. 