Laine Gordon
Money Editor
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
Five ways to grow your equity
Having substantial equity in your home can be a huge financial boon. Here are some great ways to maximise the amount you have.
Laine Gordon -
19 Dec, 2014 -
3 min read
Where are Australia's million dollar suburbs?
Sydney's median house price crossed the million dollar mark recently. Where else can Australians find similarly high-priced suburbs?
Laine Gordon -
14 Dec, 2014 -
3 min read
Visa versus MasterCard: how both stack up
When completing a credit card comparison, you might be wondering whether to opt for MasterCard or Visa. Here's a rundown on what both companies offer.
Laine Gordon -
11 Dec, 2014 -
4 min read
Aussies to spend $8m in overseas ATM fees this Christmas
Australians are used to spending a little more when going overseas, but they might be surprised how much they're throwing away on fees.
Laine Gordon -
04 Dec, 2014 -
3 min read
VIDEO: No rate move before Christmas. December RBA wrap
If you’re a borrower out there with a mortgage, don’t just wait for the RBA to move. The banks are cutting independently there’s a lot of great deals on the market.
Laine Gordon -
02 Dec, 2014 -
3 min read
Cash rate holds: variable borrowers $625 better off in 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has passed up the final opportunity of the year to move the cash rate, leaving rates steady at 2.5 percent at today’s board meeting.
Laine Gordon -
02 Dec, 2014 -
2 min read
Should Australians be taking their home loans offshore?
Some Australians choose to buy property in foreign locations, rather than domestically. What are the risks, and will it end up being worth it?
Laine Gordon -
01 Dec, 2014 -
5 min read
Aussies forced to sell up to live it up!
Will you sell your home to pave the way for retirement? A new survey shows one in 10 Australians plan to do so.
Laine Gordon -
17 Nov, 2014 -
3 min read
Is it time to ditch the city for the country?
Those taking out home loans in Victoria may consider purchasing in regional areas, thanks to cheaper house prices, which drive down mortgage repayments.
Laine Gordon -
16 Nov, 2014 -
3 min read
Is it better to put your money into super or a mortgage?
Are you thinking about putting extra money into your superannuation fund? Perhaps you're going to put it into your home loan. Here are the benefits of each approach.
Laine Gordon -
11 Nov, 2014 -
3 min read