It's one of the worst and most pervasive myths about credit: that checking your own credit damages your credit scores. While it's often true that the best lies are rooted in truth, there's simply none to the idea that looking in on your own credit harms it. How would you ever be able to track your progress to meet credit goals, or be knowledgeable before making a major purchase where you'll need to be informed about your credit, like a new vehicle or next home purchase? It's almost laughable, but unfortunately it's a common misconception that many people believe to be true. Learn the real facts and set your sights on credit goals you can track.