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
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
What another rate cut will mean for you
Borrowers can expect further interest rate relief this year, with economists predicting that rates could be slashed by as much as 50 basis points in coming months.
Laine Gordon -
03 Jun, 2012 -
3 min read
Mortgage pain is buyer's gain
In suburbs around the country a growing number of households are being forced to sell their homes as the economic slowdown puts mortgage repayments beyond their reach.
Laine Gordon -
31 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Smokers quit for $100,000 reward
There are smoke-free bars, smoke-free restaurants, and even smoke-free prisons. But a smoke-free country?
Laine Gordon -
28 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Mortgage defaults soar, despite falling rates
More homeowners are falling behind on mortgage repayments, despite rate cuts and a low unemployment rate, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
28 May, 2012 -
2 min read
City stamp duty overhaul
In a bid to boost the number of city residents in Adelaide, the State Government has announced a plan to ease stamp duty at a cost of $5.6 million.
Laine Gordon -
27 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Aussies look abroad for new mortgage model
Millions of Australians with variable-rate home loans sweat on the decision made by Reserve Bank about interest rates. But in countries like the United States, it's a very different story. There, homebuyers can lock in a 30 year fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate just under 4 percent.
Laine Gordon -
25 May, 2012 -
3 min read