AscentConnect vs PULDAR

AscentConnect, created by Ascent Funding*, helps you apply for a loan and manage your payments easily. Stay up-to-date on your loan balance so you never miss a payment and update your billing info when you need to. TRUSTED BY STUDENTS Applying for a loan and accessing your loan information 24/7 has never been easier with Ascent’s mobile app. BUILD HEALTHY FINANCIAL HABITS Making payments on time, setting up autopay, and paying more than the minimum amount due can help you build healthy financial habits early. GET EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS With an Ascent loan, you’ll get access to free, interactive resources to help you achieve academic milestones, career breakthroughs, & financial independence with exclusive resources and access to paid internship opportunities.** Bright Futures™ are ahead! Download the AscentConnect mobile app today! By downloading this mobile application, I agree that I have read and understand Ascent's online Terms and Conditions (https://www.ascentfunding.com/terms-conditions/), Privacy Policy (https://www.ascentfunding.com/privacy-notice/), and Electronic Communications Consent (https://www.ascentfunding.com/electronic-communication-disclosure/). I also agree that I am at least 18 years old or the age of majority in my state of residence. *The AscentConnect mobile app is serviced by Launch Servicing, LLC. Mobile carrier fees may apply. **Ascent applicants and borrowers that agree to the AscentUP Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as students associated with an Ascent parent loan application, have access to the AscentUP platform.

PULDAR is a local-first budgeting app built to make tracking money feel simple, fast, and clear. Instead of forcing you through spreadsheets or form-heavy expense entry, PULDAR lets you log spending naturally and organize it into three simple budget buckets: Fundamentals for needs Fun for wants Future for savings and debt With PULDAR, you can quickly enter expenses, see how much you’ve spent, and understand what’s left this month at a glance. The app is designed for everyday use, with a clean dashboard, monthly history, flexible budget allocation, and a privacy-minded approach that keeps the core experience on device. Features: Fast expense tracking Plain-English entry Receipt scanning Simple 3-bucket budgeting Monthly income setup 50/30/20, 60/20/20, or custom allocation History view with monthly summaries CSV and JSON exports Home Screen widgets Local-first, privacy-minded design PULDAR is for people who want a calmer way to track spending without the complexity of traditional budgeting apps.