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.
968 articles written by Laine Gordon
Investors beware: house prices don't always rise
Investing in bricks and mortar is a safe bet, right? According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), this is not always the case as the central bank warns home investment won't always bring home the bacon.
Laine Gordon -
15 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Cost-cutting tips for homeowners
Signing up for a 30-year home loan is just the tip of the home ownership iceberg - the bills and basic household costs can stretch even the most money savvy's budget.
Laine Gordon -
13 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Homeownership falling away for the young
While current low interest rates are making home loans more affordable, competition for properties is leading more young Australians to stay at home for longer, or rent rather than buy.
Laine Gordon -
10 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Saving milestones to hit before you're 40
What savings milestones should you hit by 40? We've got a sensible option, as well as one that's a bit more fun, which will require a special savings account.
Laine Gordon -
06 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Should you go guarantor for your kids?
Becoming a guarantor for your kids is a great way to help them enter the property market. But there are numerous risks involved too.
Laine Gordon -
03 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Five smart ways to spend your tax return
The new financial year has arrived and there's probably one thing on your mind: Getting your tax return done on time. And why wouldn't you? Doing a return could give a nice boost to your savings account.
Laine Gordon -
02 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Signs it's time to move house
Like the dreaded seven-year itch, if you've been living in your present home for a while it's not unusual to suddenly feel the urge to refinance your home loan and move. And don't worry - you're not alone.
Laine Gordon -
26 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
Getting the most out of your rental property
In the current Australian housing market, it's not surprising if you've been surreptitiously comparing home loans and thinking about buying a house to rent out. If you've got a rental property, or are planning to refinance your home loan so you can get one, there are a few things you can do to increase its value.
Laine Gordon -
19 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
What Australia's growth means for property buyers
Australia's population will more than double in a little over 60 years. For those thinking about getting a home loan, this could have a variety of impacts.
Laine Gordon -
16 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read
Four things you might forget when buying a house
Buying a house is always complicated, but if this is your first time doing it, you might miss out a few important details.
Laine Gordon -
13 Jun, 2014 -
3 min read