Synonyms for

Finances

Verb / fɪˈnænsɪz / / ˈfaɪˌnænsɪz / Another word for finances — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Finances refer to the management of money and other assets.

Synonyms & similar words

pecuniaryresource finance funds monetaryresource cashinhand budget funds resources capital savings investments revenues income profits bankroll treasury wallet purse cash coin currency wealth

Synonyms by register

Formal

monetary affairs fiscal matters economic resources financial management

Informal

dough cash bucks moolah bread

Literary

coin treasure

Antonyms

poverty debt shortage lack deficit scarcity

Common collocations

  • personal finances
  • public finances
  • corporate finances
  • manage finances
  • financial planning
  • financial stability
  • financial crisis
  • financial sector

Word family

noun finance
verb finance
adjective financial

Usage note

While 'finances' often refers to money in general, it more specifically relates to the management of large sums of money, especially by governments or large organizations. It is typically used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. She is good at managing her finances and saving money.
  2. My dad says it's important to have a budget to keep our finances in order.
  3. We need to put more funds into our finances to start the project.
  4. His finances improved after he started investing in stocks.
  5. I need to check my finances before I can decide to buy a new car.

Quotes

  • Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.
  • Financial peace isn't the acquisition of stuff. It's learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can't win until you do this.
  • A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.

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