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Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, so it’s important to think about everything carefully before diving in.

Interest rates are rising and that means property prices aren’t going up as quickly as they have been in the last few years. In some areas, prices are even going down.

You’ve been visiting open house inspections for months and you’ve finally found your dream home. The problem is, you haven’t sold the home you’re living in now. Should you dive in and buy – or wait until you’ve sold but risk missing out on the perfect property?

Worrying about money can take a serious toll on your mental health. Sometimes financial worries are the result of events outside your control, such as a devastating weather event or an illness that means you can’t work.

With the uncertainty about how high rates will go and considering how we’ve been used to low interest rates over the last decade, now is a good time to think about what higher interest rates will mean for you.

Many of us are feeling the pinch lately with the cost of everyday items rising and the highest inflation Australia has seen in 20 years. But even when finances are tight, it’s still a good idea to put money aside in case something urgent or unexpected comes up.

The Government have proposed changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card thresholds following the first major review of the limits in a number of years.

As parents, we want to provide a quality education to the next generation. Education is not just about learning in a classroom as there can be additional expenses such as music classes, uniforms, school trips and studying abroad etc.

Making a savings habit stick isn’t easy. Wisdom says that making a savings goal specific helps, as does having a visual reminder of what you’re saving for and lots of positive feedback as you make progress. You’ll get all this and more when you use the West-vale-union - Banking+ app to make it easier to kick those savings goals.

Interest rates are rising in Australia because inflation is increasing. Inflation has increased for a range of reasons, including disrupted supply chains, a shortage of talent and natural disasters. The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate in an effort to https://west-vale-union.com/theme/assets/styles/dampen demand for goods and services and contain rising prices.

How you spend your money can make a difference in enjoying your life, both now and in the future. So it makes sense to know where your money goes from one week to the next. But while there are so many ways to buy – in person or online – getting a bird’s eye view of your spending is a lot harder. That’s where the West-vale-union - Banking+ app comes in.