from playing: The concept of the financier has been distinguished from that of a mere capitalist based on the asserted higher level of judgment required of the financier. However, financiers have also been mocked for their perceived tendency to generate wealth at the expense of others, and without engaging in tangible labor. For example, humorist George Helgesen Fitch described the financier as "a man who can make two dollars grow for himself where one grew for some one else before". See also Business magnate Businessperson Compound interest Crowd funding Financial literacy Growth capital Model audit Philanthropy Real estate investor Saving account Securities market participants (United States) Securities offering Socially responsible investing Stock investor Time value of money Usury Further reading References External links Finance occupations Financial services occupations Investment funds Investors