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for next yearorfor the next yearI've noticed that both of these are being used more or less equally, and I'm wondering which is the proper usage in formal writing. For example, what would  be more appropriate to use when writing a letter: 1. I want to start planning my finances for next year.2. I want to start planning my finances for the next year.Sorry for the stupid question!Thanks in advance!

Terryxpress · Accepted Answer

I want to start planning my finances for next year.
Here, 'for next year' is indicating the length of a period of time, as also in :
He was in prison for 12 years.
I haven't seen him for some time.
compare
In the next few weeks, we hope to complete the renovations.
Here, we mean 'at some time DURING the next two weeks'.

Asiasiasi · Answer

Thanks!

I get the point!

Would you say that "I want to start planning my finances for next year" is a proper sentences, or it sounds a bit odd.

I want to say that I want to start planning my finances (from where I'm going to get how much) in the next year, but I can't think of a way to word it properly.

Asiasiasi · Answer

For example,

Is "I want to start planning my financial situation for next year", more appropriate and better written sentence?

Terryxpress · Answer

"I want to start planning my finances for next year"

compare,
with 'situation' : a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
He didn't plan his finances well enough, and now finds himself in the financial situation of having to sell his home.
The political situation in Russia is grave.

Asiasiasi · Answer

Cool!Thanks!

Yeah, It sounded alright to me but I want to make sure that it is proper usage!

You've been helping me a lot today!

cheers!

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