06/01/2026
A lot of people are scared to check their own credit because they think it’ll hurt their score.
There are TWO types of credit inquiries:
A hard inquiry typically drops your score by 5–10 points and stays on your report for 2 years — but only impacts your score for 12 months.
The lesson? Check your own credit as often as you want. Just be strategic about WHEN and WHY you apply for new credit.
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