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About this book

Mortgage before marriage. Finances before fiancé. Roc-A-Fella before Beyoncé.


The fairy tales lied. Love isn’t everything.

Love rarely survives long term without financial stability. More, love can’t survive when one or both partners is a financial liability rather than an asset. This imbalance is why money is cited as one of the top reasons for divorce­—and why over 20 percent of women today are in a bad relationship they can’t afford to get out of.

Alex E. Edwards, self-made real estate mogul and founder of Thumbprint Realty, has helped thousands of people leverage and transform their lives and relationships, break generational patterns of poverty and abuse, and make better choices for their future through strategic real estate investments.

This groundbreaking book offers a step-by-step approach to change your mindset around money and its role in marriage, get your real estate portfolio started, and secure your financial future before you say, “I do.”


About the Author

Alex E. Edwards was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. As a child, he believed that having no food and low income was normal in every household, and that his struggles were just a regular part of life. Determined to change that dynamic, he purchased his first home at the age of 20, and after a few wrong turns and challenges, turned it into an income-producing asset.

In 2009, he obtained his real estate license, and in 2015 he earned his Broker’s license and founded Thumbprint Realty. Today, he is one of the world’s most trusted brokers, and his commitment to helping others rise out of financial lack is a hallmark of his work.

Mr. Edwards prides himself on his ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as his commitment to excellent customer service. He lives in the greater Boston area with his wife, Joanna, and their children.

Learn more about Alex and his work at Mortgageb4Marriage.com.