never pay the bare minimum.
Pay off your debts don't worry about your credit score it will come naturally, the only time you want debt is when the asset you buy will increase in value that is greater than the interest. Also if you get married or live with a significant other don't live like you have two paychecks live like you are still living on one. That's the best piece of advice I can give and I wish I got it sooner rather than having to learn it myself.