Your Next Million: How Couples Succeed (or Stumble) When Money Multiples

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By Chloe Collins

Your Next Million: How Couples Succeed (or Stumble) When Money Multiplies by Shane Tenny is an esteemed resource for couples navigating the often intricate realm of shared wealth accumulation. From the very beginning, the book engages the reader by portraying money as both a functional tool and a relational obstacle, demonstrating how financial growth can either strengthen or challenge a partnership. Reading it elicits the sensation of interacting with a seasoned mentor—honest, insightful, and occasionally subtly provocative—that encourages both self-examination and practical contemplation.

At its foundation, the book examines themes of communication, value alignment, and collective decision-making, demonstrating how finances can amplify both relational strengths and vulnerabilities. These themes extend well beyond simple financial guidance, rendering them pertinent to anyone seeking harmonious partnerships within the context of growth or success. Tenny’s manner is conversational yet organized, integrating real-world examples, illustrative scenarios, and practical exercises that assist couples in transforming theory into practice. His employment of evocative anecdotes and well-structured, step-by-step frameworks renders complex financial and relational dynamics accessible and engaging.

A minor limitation is that readers seeking comprehensive investment strategies may find the book's emphasis primarily on relational aspects rather than technical financial planning. Nevertheless, this emphasis is exactly what sets it apart from traditional financial guides, highlighting the human aspect of wealth.

Memorable highlights include insightful discussions on managing disagreements around spending, the importance of shared vision in financial decision-making, and the practical tools for measuring relational alignment as money grows. Tenny’s real-world examples of couples navigating windfalls and setbacks make these lessons concrete and relatable.

Overall, Your Next Million offers more than simple financial advice—it functions as a comprehensive blueprint for couples seeking to thrive collectively as their wealth increases. Its incorporation of empathy, clarity, and pragmatic strategies ensures that readers leave with both understanding and confidence. Anyone aiming to expand their wealth while preserving and strengthening their relationships will discover this book to be an invaluable resource.

About the Author 

Shane Tenny

Shane Tenny, CFP®, is Managing Partner at Spaugh Dameron Tenny, a firm dedicated to helping high-income families align their wealth with their values. 

His work blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of behavioral finance, guiding clients toward clarity and confidence in their most important decisions. A storyteller at heart, he offers insights not only from his professional experience but also from his own journey of navigating money conversations in marriage. 

When he’s not advising clients, Shane enjoys spending time with his wife, Noël, their four children, and engaging in adventures ranging from horseback riding in Wyoming to hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.