financial planning
Americannoun
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the devising of a program for the allocation and management of finances and capital through budgeting, investment, etc.
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the business of devising such programs.
Other Word Forms
- financial planner noun
Example Sentences
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The financial planning expert isn’t putting any cash in 529 college-savings accounts for his four kids because he wants more flexibility for his investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Even with the group’s performance down a bit last year, it contributed 42% of the S&P 500’s total return, according to Matthew Smart, director of financial planning and portfolio analysis at WWM Investments.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Beth Pinsker writes the Fix My Portfolio column, covering all sorts of financial planning and investing topics.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
The key, no matter what, is a commitment to prudent financial planning.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
Tom Gau happens to sell financial planning services.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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