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
Inertia costs Aussies thousands
A third of Australians believe it's too time-consuming and costly to switch banks, new research shows.
Laine Gordon -
30 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Bizarre treatments celebrities swear by
Ever on the lookout for ways to appear younger and even more radiant, celebrities are the pioneers of the beauty world. But in recent years the A-list has turned its attention to radical alternative medical therapies, putting health ahead of vanity.
Laine Gordon -
28 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Housing affordability getting worse
Two in five Australians believe housing affordability is an issue, according to new research from the University of Sydney.
Laine Gordon -
26 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Not all renovations add value
Australians will spend $35 billion renovating their homes this year, with kitchens and bathrooms the most popular makeovers. But not all DIY additions are guaranteed to add value, and it's important to carefully consider the pitfalls before tackling a project.
Laine Gordon -
23 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Could a smartphone replace your wallet?
If you believe the pundits, your mobile phone will soon become an electronic wallet, as we take the next step towards a cashless society.
Laine Gordon -
20 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Reverse mortgages at highest levels since the GFC
Reverse mortgages have grown to their highest levels since 2007, as 'asset rich' but 'cash poor' seniors look to their family home to finance their retirement, research by Deloitte shows.
Laine Gordon -
16 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Rate hike warning for 2013
Borrowers are being urged to prepare for interest rate hikes as early as next year, on the back of strong economic growth forecasts for 2012.
Laine Gordon -
16 Aug, 2012 -
1 min read
Would you marry for money?
Romances of the rich and famous can be extremely profitable. For the rest of us, marrying for money may be the least romantic reason to wed, but tying the knot can bring financial advantages.
Laine Gordon -
15 Aug, 2012 -
4 min read
Buy a home at half the cost
The rising cost of living is forcing Australian families to change the way they live and driving new housing schemes that make buying property more affordable.
Laine Gordon -
14 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read
Fast track your first home deposit
It takes the average first home buyer more than five years to save a 10 percent deposit, research shows. Consider these tips to help you get a foot on the property ladder sooner.
Laine Gordon -
09 Aug, 2012 -
3 min read