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How often should you check your credit report?
Consumer guidance on credit monitoring frequency and what to look for when reviewing your file for errors or fraud.
What counts as a "soft" vs. "hard" credit inquiry
A breakdown of how the two inquiry types differ and why only one of them affects your score.

Why your report changes every month

Lenders and card issuers report account activity to credit bureaus roughly every 30 days. New balances, on-time payments, and inquiries all move your score — which means the report you saw last year (if you saw it at all) may no longer reflect what lenders see today.

What a quick check can surface

  • Your current score and the main factors affecting it
  • Accounts you may not recognize or no longer expect to see open
  • Reporting errors that are frequently disputable

Reviewing your own report is a soft inquiry and, by definition, does not affect your score.