1. Isn't covered in the article, but not rushing to get married may help with #1. Don't build on something reckless unless there's a solid underlying base to the relationship. Many people get married because it feels like a logical next step in a partnership that isn't so rubbish that you live apart. That said, building up a relationship early can be financially helpful, spending on one house, both working to tackle one initial mortgage, etc.
3. I think the point about social capital is good. A good combination would be a job with a side-venture (say, photography) that you can build a profile with regardless of what else you do.
6. I don't think that point of theirs should translate to spending excessively on a live-for-the-moment property. Rather than buying a $1m property, there can be significant advantages in buying a $600k property and two $200k apartments to rent out, given that you leverage your tenants while the properties appreciate.
1. Prenup or common-law (in some countries/states) can be a FAR safer contract and generally far more fair and ethical to both parties.
Any person, be it man or woman, should seriously screw off if they can't respect you enough that they expect you to be half as capable as you once were every time you marry.
Put simply, your finances should not define your marriage.
3. I think the point about social capital is good. A good combination would be a job with a side-venture (say, photography) that you can build a profile with regardless of what else you do.
6. I don't think that point of theirs should translate to spending excessively on a live-for-the-moment property. Rather than buying a $1m property, there can be significant advantages in buying a $600k property and two $200k apartments to rent out, given that you leverage your tenants while the properties appreciate.