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Laine Gordon

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Home Loans

How to sort out issues with your landlord

Are you having trouble with your landlord? Don't let gripes turn into a costly exercise, affecting your savings account. Here are ways to resolve issues

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25 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Why spring brings out the home buyers

Do you have a home loan? If you're thinking about refinancing in order to buy or are looking to sell, it pays to understand why buyers come out in spring.

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Laine Gordon -

12 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

First home buyer numbers diminish, record lows!

The number of first-time buyers taking out mortgages has dipped, but why?

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Laine Gordon -

07 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Property exaggerations infuriate home buyers

Are you tossing up between investment funds and rental properties? Many Australians are feeling confident about buying real estate, but there are a few peeves.

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Laine Gordon -

04 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

How to handle a bad tenant in your investment property

Are you planning for retirement and buying a SMSF rental property? Here's what to do if you get a troublesome tenant - understand your state's tenancy laws!

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Laine Gordon -

31 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

It's time to spring clean your finances

Start putting money into a high-interest savings account, review your credit card statements and consider your tax when spring cleaning your finances.

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Laine Gordon -

27 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

How to cut costs on essentials

Ditch the reliance on the credit card and cut down on costs with these tips. It pays to ditch the big-name brands at the supermarket.

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Laine Gordon -

21 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Renting vs. buying: the costs and fees

When tossing up whether to take out a home loan or stay in the renting game, there are a number of factors to ponder. Which option is cheaper?

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Laine Gordon -

20 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Australians own the biggest houses in the world

How big are Australia's houses? According to one industry commentator, they're the biggest in the world! But are they getting smaller?

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Laine Gordon -

10 Aug, 2014 -

4 min read

Life Insurance

What insurance do I need?

You might take a careful approach to everyday living, but it's a wise move to have insurance. The unexpected can happen - often at a financially inconvenient time - so whether it's your health, home or vehicle, it's a smart move to have cover for life's troublesome moments.

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Laine Gordon -

06 Aug, 2014 -

4 min read