Finance is the management, movement, creation and investment of money, encompassing everything from personal banking and credit to businesses, financial markets and global monetary systems.
Major areas of finance include:
- Personal Finance
- Business Finance
- Banking
- Investing
- Financial Markets
- Currency
- Public Finance
Finance ultimately concerns how money and other financial resources are acquired, allocated, exchanged and managed. It applies at nearly every level of an economy, from an individual deciding how much to save to businesses raising capital and governments funding public services.
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Last Modified: September 17, 2026