Ascent Blog: Tag: Budgeting

Smart Money Moves: The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting for College Students 
Jul 02, 2025 | By: Jazmin Chen
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For High School Students, For Students
College is an exciting time to explore, grow, and gain independence—including getting comfortable with money. Budgeting might sound intimidating, but… Read More
What Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Financial Future
Take the stress out of financial planning for college students with these five key steps. Read More
Budget Blog – Finances of an SDSU Senior
Feb 15, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
The idea of having a budget can feel empowering, yet, the process of building, maintaining, and sticking to a budget… Read More
Using Your Student Loans For Living Expenses
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Loans can be tricky. You might find yourself searching for a loan, choosing between different types of loans, selecting a… Read More
7 Money-Saving Challenges to Try in 2023
Nov 30, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students
Money-saving challenges are a great way to build smart habits and make budgeting more enjoyable. Pick one of these challenges… Read More
5 Ways to Deal with Student Loan Debt Stress
Feb 19, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Credit Card, For Cosigners, For Students
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
5 Ways to Easily Make Your Paycheck Last Longer
Apr 30, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For Students
Even before coronavirus, we asked students to share how they make their paychecks last longer to pay for school-related expenses. Read More
The Differences Between Wants and Needs as a College Student
College is a time of newfound freedom as well as increased responsibilities for students transitioning from the comfort of their… Read More
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Feb 07, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The holidays are a time to focus on family and friends; don't let eating healthy on a budget during the… Read More

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