5 credit score myths, busted
Checking your own score does not lower it — and other common misconceptions.
28 July 20263 min read
Myth: checking your score lowers it
Self-checks are soft enquiries and have zero impact on your score.
Myth: income affects your score
Your income is not part of the credit score calculation, though lenders consider it separately.
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