```ts
/**
 * Divides two numbers safely by checking for division by zero and finite inputs.
 * @param a - The dividend.
 * @param b - The divisor.
 * @returns The result of dividing a by b.
 * @throws Error if b is zero or either a or b is not a finite number.
 */
export function safeDivide(a: number, b: number): number {
  if (!Number.isFinite(a) || !Number.isFinite(b)) {
    throw new Error("Both arguments must be finite numbers.");
  }
  if (b === 0 || b === -0) {
    throw new Error("Division by zero is not allowed.");
  }
  return a / b;
}
```