All About 1-2-3 Credit & Me

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1-2-3 Credit & Me is now on the market (updated in July of 2023) and it is a book that provides those who are serious about effective management of their credit and finances a real opportunity to do just that.

In 1-2-3 Credit & Me you can learn new and more empowering ways of approaching your finances that can lead to you achieving much more during your lifetime—in a more efficient manner.

Thomas (TJ) Underwood has used his time for your benefit over a number of months during the COVID-19 Pandemic to contemplate, organize and present the information in this book to ensure that you and others who desire real success from this day forward would have access to empowering credit and finance systems that are at your fingertips—and where cost would not be an impediment.

1-2-3 Credit & Me consists of 11 chapters that are designed to get you to manage your credit and financial affairs at a higher level of excellence at the various stages in your life and will be of great benefit to you whether you now face adversity or you are moving along in life at a prosperous pace.

Chapter 1     Understanding Credit & Knowing the Purpose of Credit

In chapter 1 you will learn what credit is and also learn the purpose of credit so that you can proceed throughout life in a way that you can confidently utilize credit.

You will learn about the latest changes in the credit industry and you will learn what credit repair companies and others can and can’t do so that you won’t unwillingly fork over hundreds and hundreds of dollars and not get the results that you desire.

1-2-3 Credit & Me is written in a style and format that is designed to get you to take action and manage your financial affairs in a SIMPLE, yet highly effective way and will help you stabilize, improve and maintain your credit for the rest of your lifetime.

Chapter 2   Stabilizing, Improving & Maintaining Your Credit

In chapter 2 you will learn the importance of stabilizing, improving and maintaining your credit so that you can position yourself for a lifetime of success.

You will be introduced to ways that you can use personal finance statements so that you can get a handle on your finances and know how to best proceed to achieve your goals.

You will learn how to maximize your understanding of credit to your benefit so that you can achieve your goals and not be taken advantage of by others in the credit and finance industry.

And finally you will be introduced to ways that you can maintain your credit and finance position in the current economy, or any economy.

Chapter 3    Stabilizing Your Credit & Finance Position

In chapter 3 you will learn about personal finance statements in greater detail so that you will have the knowledge that is needed to put together financial statements that will help you clarify your priorities and plan for your future with more certainty—thereby stabilizing your credit and finances.

Chapter 4     Improving Your Current Credit Position

In chapter 4 you will learn in great detail how you can effectively manage your credit for the rest of your life in a way that puts YOU in control and keeps YOU in control.

You no longer have to be at a disadvantage when it comes to credit improvement and you will have a fail-safe way of approaching credit that works with your mind and will get you the results that you need to get to make reaching many of your goals more likely to occur.

Chapter 5     Maintaining Your Credit & Finances

In chapter 5 you will learn the truth about identity protection measures and the importance of protecting your credit and finance position so that you can maintain that position.

You will learn about credit monitoring, credit freezes and common sense measures that you can take to protect your identity and financial position from hackers and others that desire to do you harm.

Chapter 6     Understanding Credit Reports & Credit Scoring so that You Can Achieve MORE

In chapter 6 you will learn the importance of understanding credit reports and credit scores so that you can achieve more in a timelier manner.

You will learn and know how to use the three major credit bureaus to properly dispute information in your credit files and have it removed, add positive credit to your report and learn about the guidelines lenders use to rate credit.

You will also learn about automated underwriting that is widely used today in all types of transactions involving the use of credit including some of the most common credit decisions such as credit cards, auto loans, and home loans.

That inside knowledge alone will put you in a better position for success when it comes to transactions that involve credit. 

Yes, for less than the price of 3 cups of coffee a week you can learn processes and approaches related to the management of your finances that can easily save you thousands of dollars now—and in your future.

Chapter 7     Credit Resources that You Must Be Aware of if You Desire to Achieve MORE

In chapter 7 you will learn about credit resources that can help you address all areas of your credit concerns that you may have throughout your lifetime so that you can achieve more and save valuable time in the process.

To close out the chapter you will learn about letters that you can possibly use (or serve as a guide) with creditors and the credit reporting agencies so that you can get a feel of what will be required of you if your credit is at a point where you need to clean up your credit due to poor or non-existent money management in your past.

These are actual letters that have been utilized against creditors and the credit bureaus to achieve real outcomes.

Chapter 8     Using Credit Cards Wisely as You Build Wealth

In chapter 8 you will learn how to use credit wisely so that you can build wealth in a way that serves your and your family’s best interest.  You will learn how you can use zero percent credit card promotions and reward cards to achieve beneficial outcomes on a consistent basis.

Chapter 9     Practical Management of Your Finances

In chapter 9 you will learn about practical ways that you can manage your finances better.   You will learn in great detail what makes up your personal finances, how to set and reach your financial goals more efficiently, how the proper buying and selling of real estate affects your finances along with options for those who find themselves in a difficult financial position at this time.

College funding options will also be presented so that you can avoid or reduce the likelihood of borrowing for your or your children(s) educational costs in the future.

Chapter 10     Life Stages & Financial Planning

In chapter 10 you will learn how you can benefit financially by having a real understanding of where you are at in your financial life stage.

You will learn about the "4 life stages" so that you can look at your past, present and future from a different angle so that you can see your finances and future with more clarity.

You will also learn about the asset accumulation stage of your life in great detail and you will learn about home buying and home selling in a way that works in your favor.

Furthermore, you will learn a number of car buying strategies, learn about expanded credit reports, insurance as it relates to credit, employment as it relates to credit, secured credit cards as it relates to credit and ways that you can use reward cards more effectively.

Chapter 11     The SIMPLE Approach to Managing Your Credit & Finances

In chapter 11 you will integrate all that you have learned in the previous 10 chapters into a cohesive approach that you can use in a SIMPLE way to achieve at an optimal level as it relates to your credit and finances for the rest of your life.

You will now know at this point how you can stabilize, improve and maintain your credit during your lifetime, manage your monthly bills in a way that not only puts you in control but reduces your daily stress, plan for success in a smarter way and prepare your mind for new ways of learning that can take your achievement even higher.

You will learn 2 foolproof ways to achieve what you desire in a 3 step process that will be illuminated in your mind and you will have thoroughly mastered at this point.

You will also at this point know the importance of properly establishing an emergency fund and you will know all areas of your finances that will be affected by your credit and/or credit score such as your auto purchase, credit card application(s), employment, home purchase, insurance selection, rental property and everything else (the 4^th bureau)!

Most importantly you will know how to execute all that you have learned in 1-2-3 Credit & Me on a consistent basis so that you can achieve more and do what you desire during your lifetime in a more definitive manner.

You will soon be saying 1-2-3, now I can truly see!

For less than the amount that you will spend on coffee this week, you can purchase 1-2-3 Credit & Me in e-book format and read on your phone, I-pad or kindle reader and once and for all—totally transform the direction in your life as it relates to the effective management of your credit and finances from this day forward.

All in all you will receive 335 pages of content (that can totally transform your life) in e-book format from amazon.com for only $9.95!

Hardback version (333 pages) now available for purchase for only $22.95...

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Thomas (TJ) Underwood has been providing financial advice as a tax practitioner since the mid 1980’s and began his financial planning career (while earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Marketing), in Detroit at Wayne State University.  From 2010 up to the present he continues to provide visitors timely personal finance and wealth building advice and articles—including real estate advice—on 3 sites that he has created since 2010. 

Even though he is an active real estate Broker in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, he continues to blog consistently to help visitors and those who desire lasting financial and life changing success the opportunity to change their life for the better in a more efficient way. 

You can learn more about him and gain access to all three sites that he has created by going to Who is the creator of TheWealthIncreaser.com page.