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
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
Plastic surgery gives the economy a lift
Forget tough economic times; Australians will spend around $850 million on cosmetic surgery this year, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
20 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Millions struggle to repay debt, yet seek more
More than 2.7 million Australians are struggling to pay their current credit commitments, research suggests. Despite this, 25 percent also admitted they would seek to overcome difficulty by increasing their credit card limit, mortgage or loan.
Laine Gordon -
18 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Cars with the worst safety records
Porsche drivers could be three times more likely to be involved in an accident on the road than Daewoo drivers, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
16 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Understanding hospital and extras cover
When it comes to buying private health insurance there are two main types – hospital and extras. The level of cover you choose determines the procedures and services you’re covered for – but as a rule of thumb the higher the level of cover the more you’ll be able to claim and the more money you’ll typically get back.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read