Appearing in Money Magazine on Aug. 7, 2023, Adam Hardy looks at new ways to instantly increase your credit scores and talks to Ariel Nelson about how these programs might not be as helpful as they appear–and in some cases could harm low-income folks who are already struggling.
Not all credit-boosting programs are created equal, and “consumers should be wary” of any companies that promise to increase your score or charge upfront.
Ariel Nelson, staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center
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