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But how often should you actually check it?
A recent GOBankingRates survey of 1,021 Americans reveals some interesting habits about how often people check their scores.
About 40% check monthly, while a quarter look every few months.
Interestingly, nearly 20% rarely or never check their scores.
The rest are split between annual checkers and those who only look before major financial decisions.
But do these habits align with those of financial high-achievers?
We spoke with twoself-made millionaires to get their insights on credit score monitoring.
I make it a point to check my credit score every quarter, she said.
This habit has paid off for Sara in tangible ways.
Thank goodness I was checking on my own, because I know I saved a chunk of change!
Almost never, she said when asked about checking her credit score.
Finding Your Balance
What this illustrates is that theres no one-size-fits-all approach to credit monitoring.
If youre building a business or planning major purchases,more frequent checkslike Saras quarterly review might be beneficial.
Remember, your credit score is just one piece of your overall financial picture.
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