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
From two incomes to one
Starting a family is an emotional milestone many young couples dream of. Most of us know what to expect when we embark on this life-changing journey – happiness, fulfillment, sleepless nights and crying babies. But little, if anything, is said about the challenges of transitioning from two incomes to one.
Laine Gordon -
18 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Apartment v house: which is a better investment?
It’s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?
Laine Gordon -
18 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Is now a good time to buy?
If you’re considering buying a property, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “Is this a good time to buy?” Just as likely, friends and family have volunteered advice on whether now is a good time to buy, or whether you should wait until it is a good time to buy.
Laine Gordon -
17 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Mutuals call majors on banking competition illusion'
The $83 billion mutual banking sector has taken aim at some of Australia's major banks calling for greater disclosure of the ownership of bank sub-brands.
Laine Gordon -
11 Dec, 2012 -
2 min read
Conditions improve for first home buyers
Rising incomes and stagnate house prices mean home buyers are taking less time to save for their first home deposit, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
09 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Try before you buy property
In a bid to kick start a sluggish property market, would-be homebuyers in Queensland are being given the opportunity to live in their dream home before they buy it.
Laine Gordon -
05 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Reserve Bank Interest Rate Announcement November
November update: RBA keeps cash rate on hold at 3.25 percent
Laine Gordon -
04 Dec, 2012 -
2 min read
Educated first home buyers slash home loans
In a sign that the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to cut interest rates in recent months is starting to bite, research shows borrowers are making more than the minimum loan repayments in a bid to slash their home loan liabilities.
Laine Gordon -
03 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Be careful with your credit card this Christmas
Using the wrong credit card to shop online and overseas is set to cost Australians an estimated $200 million this year, reports suggest.
Laine Gordon -
27 Nov, 2012 -
3 min read
Six rules to capitalise in a slow property market
Buying property does not automatically guarantee financial success.
Laine Gordon -
26 Nov, 2012 -
4 min read