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
How to identify a property hot spot
Buying property does not automatically guarantee financial success. But make a sound purchase, choose a home loan wisely, and a buyer stands to gain tens of thousands of dollars, even in a slow property market.
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25 Mar, 2013 -
4 min read
Five common mistakes property investors make
Before you apply for your first mortgage as a property investor, take the time to consider the most common mistakes to avoid.
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24 Mar, 2013 -
4 min read
The pros and cons of buying off the plan
Australia’s capital cities have long been plagued by a shortage of properties, helping drive up prices – which is great if you’re selling, but not ideal if you are in the market for your first home and facing the prospect of a daunting-sized first mortgage.
Laine Gordon -
22 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read
Budgeting for baby
At a time when your expenses are set to skyrocket, you may also be adjusting to a single income. With a little planning, though, you can make the transition painless and easy.
Laine Gordon -
20 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read
Aussies waste $670m using the wrong ATMs
Consumers who use ATMs not owned by their own bank paid more than $670 million in mostly unnecessary fees last year, research shows.
Laine Gordon -
20 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read
Government relocation plan a farce'
The four-year scheme has been capped at 40,000 grants, but figures from the Office of State Revenue show just 1363 grants were provided across NSW between June 2011 until October last year.
Laine Gordon -
17 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read
How to take the pain out of moving house
It’s been described as the third most stressful life event (after death and divorce), it can take over your life and cause friction in your relationship. Packing up your life’s belongings and moving house is hardly ever stress-free, but planning ahead can ease the pain and save you money.
Laine Gordon -
14 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read
Aussies still at risk in housing drought
A report from the federal government’s independent advisor on housing, the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC), has warned of the long-term consequences of constricted new supply and low affordability.
Laine Gordon -
11 Mar, 2013 -
4 min read
Money mantras for families to live by
Read on for our guide to raising money conscience children that will help mum and dad, too.
Laine Gordon -
10 Mar, 2013 -
4 min read
Borrowers warm to fixed rates
January applications through the site showed an almost 50 percent jump in uptake of fixed rates compared to January 2012.
Laine Gordon -
08 Mar, 2013 -
3 min read