Repaying student loans? Budget with these apps

With student loan payments set to resume in October, many Americans have money on their minds. If you need help figuring out how to pay down your debt, these apps will help you make and stick to a budget that works for you.
Qapital
Qapital: Set & Forget Finances
Qapital, LLC
4.4
21.6K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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    Set and meet financial goals with a savings plan designed by and for you — right down to each goal’s imagery
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    Choose various “rules” — from fixed weekly amounts to action-based triggers — to save towards personal goals
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    Easily move money between your goal savings and accounts
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Trying to stay accountable about setting aside money toward your loans? Save without a second thought in this behavioral-science-based app. Qapital’s customizable rules turn everyday actions into savings triggers: Receiving a paycheck or making a purchase at a designated “guilty pleasure” location can prompt an auto-deposit toward your goals.
YNAB
ynab.com
In-app purchases
4.8
19.4K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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You Need A Budget (YNAB) uses a zero-based budgeting system, meaning that every cent of the money you earn is categorized and accounted for. This helps you visualize how your spending aligns with your priorities (Dropping too much on takeout? Cook at home and use the extra cash toward your loans). You’ll also proactively set aside money for sneaky expenses, like car maintenance or holiday gift buying.
Debt Payoff Planner
Debt Payoff Planner & Tracker
Easily get a plan and stick to it - OxbowSoft LLC
Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.5
3.81K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your loans, this app helps you make a realistic plan to pay them off. Add details like your loan’s APR to see how much you should contribute each month, then see what date you’ll become debt-free. If you have multiple debts, choose a repayment strategy that aligns with your goals. (Want a quick win? Try Dave Ramsey’s “debt snowball” method and prioritize the loan with the lowest balance.)
Wallet
Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker
BudgetBakers
In-app purchases
4.4
323K reviews
5M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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    Manage finances with others using this budget tracker’s shared account feature
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    Clear visuals make it easy to gather insights about your finances at a glance
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    “Budgets” and “Goals” work together; when you save extra in a Budget, opt to put it toward a Goal
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Effectively manage your spending and pay off debts with this all-in-one app. Once you set a budget, you’ll get notified when you’ve overspent, or are at risk of doing so. You’ll also get financial insights through helpful graphs that show your upcoming expenses, debt-to-income ratio, and more.

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