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Should I Check My Credit Score?

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Checking your credit score is a great way to monitor your financial health. Wondering how to check your credit scores? Get tips and advice from Equifax®! [Duration - 1:18]

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  • While checking your credit scores typically makes no impact, there are other behaviors that do.
  • Late payments can impact your credit scores for up to seven years.
  • Checking your credit scores is an important step in making sure your personal information is accurate and complete.
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