Your Journey to Financial Wellness

A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college savings plans from Ascent Funding.

What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and the impact they can have on your financial decisions.

For our 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships Giveaway, students shared financial advice they’ve received from a mentor.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked our team to share the best financial tips their dads have passed on to them over the years, and that are still true to this day. 

Find out what these financially awesome experts have learned about managing money on their journey to financial wellness.

What is financial wellness? Whether you’re a financial planning guru or just getting started, we want to help you on your journey to financial wellness.

Worried about spending money this semester and beyond? Here are 6 ways to save money in college without sacrificing your fun.

Stressed about money in college? Here’s your guide on how to manage your finances as a college student.

At Ascent, we provide free resources to help you throughout college, which may include links to third-party websites (where security […]

If you’re working less hours, you may need to reevaluate your weekly budget and financial habits with these five financial tips.

Even before coronavirus, we asked students to share how they make their paychecks last longer to pay for school-related expenses.

College is a time of newfound freedom as well as increased responsibilities for students transitioning from the comfort of their home to the uncertainty of college life. Striking the balance between studying vs. socializing and spending vs. saving may seem like an enormous task, especially with limited resources to help students understand how costly each decision can be for their academic and financial well-being.

Don't make these common money mistakes in college. Keep your finances in check and stay on track on your journey to financial wellness.

When you put your tax refund to work for your future, you can reap the benefits for years to come. With that in mind, let’s look at some tax refund tips for college students so that you can be better equipped to thrive in the long run.

Nearly three-quarters of parents report their highest stressor as completing applications for admission and financial aid for college, with their biggest concern being the amount of student loans the family will need to borrow. So, before you get too stressed out, here are 4 ways to prepare for college.

Between all the gifts for loved ones and the costs incurred to go visit them, it’s easy for our budgets to feel the crunch of the holiday season. Let’s look at some of the ways you can save money during the holidays, so you can afford to stay on track while the celebrations are underway.

When considering your college options, a school’s financial aid office should be at the top of your “people to make friends with” list. They offer invaluable aid and financing information to you and your student, but there are some things they may not always be so forthcoming with.

A study commissioned by Ascent Funding reveals interesting insights regarding the cost and financing of higher education   According to […]

Financial literacy is a subject that everyone should master because we all use these skills far beyond graduation. You’ll be glad you took the time to learn how to budget, handle debt, and build an emergency fund.

If you’ve always paid your credit card balance in full every month, it can be disconcerting to find yourself carrying […]