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
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
Laine Gordon -
25 Sep, 2014 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
12 Sep, 2014 -
3 min read
First home buyer numbers diminish, record lows!
The number of first-time buyers taking out mortgages has dipped, but why?
Laine Gordon -
07 Sep, 2014 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
04 Sep, 2014 -
3 min read
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!
Laine Gordon -
31 Aug, 2014 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
27 Aug, 2014 -
3 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
21 Aug, 2014 -
3 min read
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?
Laine Gordon -
20 Aug, 2014 -
3 min read
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?
Laine Gordon -
10 Aug, 2014 -
4 min read
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.
Laine Gordon -
06 Aug, 2014 -
4 min read