Laine Gordon is the Money Editor at RateCity and an experienced journalist and research specialist. With a background in news and feature writing, covering finance, media and even food (a passion of hers) at Reed Elsevier publications, Laine brings almost two decades of experience to the team. Having covered major areas of interest to the general public from hip pocket issues to rising and falling interest rates and the impact to mortgages, credit and saving in Australia, she is passionate about researching and telling people’s stories to help others make better decisions about their own finances.
974 articles written by Laine Gordon
Top 4 factors influencing house price growth
There are many factors that determine whether properties will grow in price in a neighbourhood, including supply and the quality of infrastructure.
Laine Gordon -
15 Jun, 2015 -
4 min read
Research: Young Aussies don't care about superannuation
Anyone already stressing about their retirement will be flabbergasted to learn how little young Australians know about Australian superannuation.
Laine Gordon -
11 Jun, 2015 -
3 min read
Six things you didn't know about the capital gains tax
The capital gains tax is turning 20 this year. In anticipation of this, here are six things about it you might never have had a clue were true.
Laine Gordon -
22 May, 2015 -
4 min read
What's your credit card personality?
Broadly speaking, it's possible to categorise individuals in different groups - or 'personalities'. Here are four common types of credit card holders that might sound familiar.
Laine Gordon -
11 May, 2015 -
4 min read
Key indicators point to rate cut in May
Laine Gordon -
04 May, 2015 -
2 min read
The do's and don't's of credit card spending
A credit card is a powerful product that can land you in trouble if you don't use it right. You ought to know what you should and should not spend it on.
Laine Gordon -
14 Apr, 2015 -
5 min read
What's behind property capital growth?
Capital growth is more than just lower interest rates and affordable home loans. Elements like employment, population increases and liveability also matter.
Laine Gordon -
09 Apr, 2015 -
4 min read
2055: What's the future for Australian property?
The Intergenerational Report released last month has already made significant waves around the country, outlining the demographic changes that Australia is likely to see over the next 40 years. Commentators have been falling over each other to explain the implications these shifts will have for their chosen industries.
Laine Gordon -
07 Apr, 2015 -
4 min read
Top 4 tips for dealing with property price growth
You've been hearing all about rapidly soaring property prices - what can you do to get in on this growth without going bankrupt?
Laine Gordon -
27 Mar, 2015 -
4 min read
3 tips for choosing a luxury home
Luxury homes are not like ordinary types of property. If you want to walk away with the right one, it's important to take the right steps.
Laine Gordon -
27 Mar, 2015 -
4 min read