This document provides an overview of financial planning, including what it is, its objectives, why it is needed, and the benefits it can provide. Financial planning is a process that identifies an individual's financial needs and goals over time and ensures they have the necessary funds available when needed. It involves savings and investment planning, asset allocation, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning. The benefits of financial planning include having money available for needs and emergencies, maintaining one's standard of living in retirement, tax efficiency, funding education and marriage, and peace of mind.