B2nounmoney
US/ˈfaɪ.næns/
UK/ˈfaɪ.næns/
the management of money, or the money that a person, company or country has
In context
He studied finance and now works for an investment fund.
Apps that track spending have made personal finance much easier for young people.
The club's finances are in a terrible state after years of overspending.
Words that go with finance
adjective + noun
- personal financeHer videos about personal finance have millions of views.
- public financesThe new tax is meant to improve the state of public finances.
noun + noun
- finance departmentSend your receipts to the finance department by Friday.
- finance ministerThe finance minister presented the budget to parliament.
- finance directorThe finance director warned that costs were rising too fast.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My finance is not good this month.Correct: My finances are not good this month.