Funds noun – Assets in the form of money. Means is a synonym for funds in money topic. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Funds", when it comes to topics like cash reserve.
Means noun – How a result is obtained or an end is achieved. Funds is a synonym for means in money topic. You can use "Funds" instead a noun "Means", if it concerns topics such as wealth. Nearby Words: mean, meaning
Crazy-Prepared: Excello says he has prepared for every eventuality within his means, which includes setting aside funds in a Swiss bank account should he end up transported into the future.
A higher funds ranking means Lyn has a better gem in her inventory in Eliwood/Hector mode, so ironically, this is the one time not using an item IS helpful (though it's debatable whether the better funds ranking and the extra gold later on outweigh the stat bonus from using the item right away).