Their are four basic areas of finance: corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, and international finance, but the main subject of this class is corporate or business finance. Business finance looks at the role of financial managers in the business environment and how this role affects the wealth maximization goal of the firm. Review the attached link which provides information on careers in finance, then answer the following questions.

1. How can a better understanding of finance help me in my personal life?

2. How can an understanding of finance benefit me in my career or business?