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
Without a will, what happens to your assets?
Somebody once said that in life only two things are certain: death and taxes. None of us likes to think about getting old or falling ill, but making provision for the worst can save a lot of worry and money for those left behind.
Laine Gordon -
24 Jun, 2012 -
3 min read
Want a baby? Don't leave it too late
A new report suggests many Australians underestimate when fertility in men and women starts to decline. But if you’re putting off having baby for financial reasons, with a little planning you can prepare to welcome a new member into your family without being confronted with financial stress.
Laine Gordon -
24 Jun, 2012 -
3 min read
Cheapest new cars to run
Despite rising fuel costs, new research shows that car running costs have fallen over the past 12 months.
Laine Gordon -
22 Jun, 2012 -
2 min read
Insurance, do you need it?
By world standards, Australians are, on the whole, financially sophisticated. Between us we have almost one trillion dollars invested in superannuation and one of the highest rates of share ownership in the world, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
21 Jun, 2012 -
3 min read
The great variable rate roller coaster
There’s been a huge amount of publicity about the carbon tax for example and its effect on electricity prices. In NSW, for example, it’s been announced that electricity prices will rise by nearly 20% - which is a huge jump for most people, and rightly has many people worried. But the actual dollar impact of that increase will likely be around $25-30 per month for most households.
Laine Gordon -
18 Jun, 2012 -
1 min read
How to get the most out of a rate cut
Australians love their footy tipping – but we’ve now reached the point where “Reserve Bank tipping” seems even bigger. The Reserve Bank meets on the first Tuesday of the month, and in the days leading up to it, every economist in Australia seems to be making a prediction about what will happen to rates.
Laine Gordon -
18 Jun, 2012 -
1 min read
When should you combine finances with a partner?
Taking the plunge and combining your finances with a partner can be an exciting stage in life. However, sharing finances can also create some challenges if you don't do your homework first and put some sensible plans and structures in place.
Laine Gordon -
17 Jun, 2012 -
2 min read
Retail boost: sales tipped to rise
Recent rate cuts and proposed Federal handouts are expected to drive consumers back to the checkout at a pace not seen since the onset of the global financial crisis.
Laine Gordon -
14 Jun, 2012 -
3 min read
Five reasons potential borrowers are rejected
The banking sector has loosened the belt on who qualifies for a home loan since the global financial crisis, yet lenders remain cautious of high-risk prospective borrowers.
Laine Gordon -
14 Jun, 2012 -
4 min read
Financial stress leads more of us to cheat
Tough economic conditions are fuelling the rapid growth of "cheating websites", research suggests, as thousands of unhappy spouses say they are unable to afford separation.
Laine Gordon -
07 Jun, 2012 -
4 min read