Financial planning used to be singularly focused on accumulation, but a paradigm shift has now pushed the focus more on intentionality. Money is a tool that can be used to build a life you can enjoy, which means planning for your ideal future.
That's not to say money isn't important. Make no mistake about it, money can make life easier. Constantly fretting about getting basic needs met is exhausting. But true wealth is about more than money and goes far beyond basic needs. It's less about getting "stuff" and more about a life well lived. Money is a tool in the pursuit of that life.
