With a new TransUnion survey showing how few consumers check their credit report regularly, Ally Financial is launching a new campaign since Financial Literacy Month starts this week.

According to a recent Google Consumer Survey commissioned by TransUnion, about one third (32.7 percent) of Americans surveyed said they have never checked their credit report or score.

An additional quarter of participants (24.2 percent) said they had not checked their report or score in over a year.

“It’s easy for people to become frustrated and confused with all the financial information coming at them,” said Julie Springer, vice president at TransUnion. “But instead of becoming overwhelmed by a general lack of financial awareness, consumers need to start with the basics of personal finances and understand their own current financial situation so they can identify areas to work on.”

And since April is Financial Literacy Month, Ally is challenging consumers to “Get Wise” about their finances with the start of its “Four Weeks to Get Wise” financial literacy initiative.

Launched in connection with Financial Literacy Month and Wallet Wise, Ally’s free, financial literacy curriculum, “Four Weeks to Get Wise” aims to educate consumers about the basics of financial literacy. Mastering these basics can help consumers reach their financial goals.

To help consumers “Get Wise,” Ally will provide weekly financial literacy tips and videos on Twitter and YouTube throughout the month of April, focusing on topics including credit, budgeting, banking and auto finance. 

Ally tries to advance financial literacy education year-round through its Wallet Wise program, which provides free in-person and online courses for consumers, as well as an online quiz to test financial literacy knowledge.

Results from Ally’s Wallet Wise quiz have recently shown that consumers across the U.S. have an average understanding of financial literacy basics, but could use some help on certain topics, such as what factors affect credit and budgeting.

“Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time for consumers to refresh their financial literacy knowledge and learn a few new things as well,” said Gina Proia, Ally chief communications officer and head of community relations. “Our ‘Get Wise’ tips are an easy way to get consumers to start thinking about their financial goals, and our Wallet Wise curriculum provides the tools to remain on track throughout the year.” 

Ally will kick-off the “Get Wise” initiative with tips about credit on Tuesday. Consumers can follow Ally on Twitter at @Ally for weekly tips and videos and use the hashtag #GetWise.

In addition, Ally will also be hosting more than 35 Wallet Wise financial literacy sessions throughout April in various markets across the country.

For more information and to take the financial literacy quiz, visit the Ally Wallet Wise website at www.allywalletwise.com.