LARS credit forum helps consumers deal with credit scores

Many clients who seek assistance from Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services — a Laurel nonprofit that helps 2,000 homeless and low-income individuals each year — are in trouble because of credit. Credit scores impact their lives, from the ability to rent apartments or obtain insurance to employment opportunities.

By Clara H. Vaughn, chvaughn89@gmail.com

March 13, 2012