Jan 28, 2026

Best financial tips

Your credit score is a crucial financial indicator that can impact:?-

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everything from loan approvals to rental applications. Yet, many people are unsure how to access this important information. Fortunately, checking your credit score has become easier and more accessible than ever before.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through various methods to check your credit score, from free online services to official credit bureau reports.

Written by

Brendan Irving

Brendan Irving has been writing about personal finance for the last 8 years. He loves helping people and giving them the tools, know-how, and confidence to make their dreams come true. When he is not writing about finance, you can find him dressing up as his favorite sci-fi characters at comic conventions.Test

Edited by

Heather Taylor

Heather Taylor is a senior writer at MoneyLion/Gen Digital and covers sales and top shopping recommendations at grocers and retailers in addition to real estate, autos, and more everyday personal finance content. She is the editor of PopIcon, Advertising Week’s blog dedicated to brand mascots. She has been previously published on TODAY, Business Insider, HelloGiggles, Brit + Co, and more media outlets.