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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This is more of an emotional question than just financial planning.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
After all, internally in their financial planning, and externally in communication with supporters, the stated target from the previous summer had been a return to European competition, most likely through the Europa League.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
You won’t get a charitable deduction, “but the fact that your RMD isn’t increasing your income means you’re effectively getting the deduction,” says Stephen Baxley, head of tax and financial planning at Bessemer Trust.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Large language models aren’t good at math, which is a problem when it comes to financial planning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
His firm — Kavesh and Gau — is the biggest in its field in southern California and one of the top financial planning firms in the country.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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