Three-Step Checklist for Your Credit Check

Check Your Credit Once a Year.
Since you won’t be able to get your credit report online except for that one time a year, it’s best to mark your calendar to do this every year as you do with your taxes. In addition, by checking your credit every year, you are keeping the identity thieves at bay. Once you’ve received your report, you might be surprised at how high your credit score is if you’ve paid your bills on time and in full. I was!