Economic Management

Westerners today grow up with abundant opportunities to determine their own values, identities, and roles in society. But for generations, millions who lived under Soviet rule in the USSR had these essential freedoms withheld, determined instead by a central authority that claimed the right to choose for them and enforce their compliance. Thirty years after the Soviet Union’s decisive collapse, the old communist paradigm continues to limit those who come of age in a post-Soviet world.

It’s not about how much money you make. It’s about how well you manage it. What you do with your money today can have a long-lasting impact on how your life will be in the years to come. If you manage your finances well early on, you’ll be setting yourself up for a comfortable and secure future. This comprehensive guide will tackle all the essentials of money management - from budgeting and banking to investing and taxes. Managing your money may seem like a chore at first, but as you practice it regularly, it will become a lifelong habit that comes naturally.