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
Plastic surgery gives the economy a lift
Forget tough economic times; Australians will spend around $850 million on cosmetic surgery this year, research suggests.
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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
Health cover for the whole family
Understanding health insurance can be tricky with waiting periods, excess, rebates and surcharges to think about – particularly if you’re part of a couple or family and need cover to suit the whole gang. Here are some tips to help put you on the right path and find suitable cover at the best price for your greatest assets – your family.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Baby, talk is cheap
Having a baby is one of the most exciting life stages, yet it may also be one of the most uncertain for expectant parents. Pregnancy can raise so many questions, not least about the health of mother and baby.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read
The health system: public versus private
Have you ever wondered what happens when you get sick or need medical treatment? In Australia, we have a health system that has two parts; the public side run by the government through Medicare, and the private health sector.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read
How much cover is enough?
Under-insurance is a big problem in Australia and it has infiltrated every area of the insurance market. It’s often the home and contents insurance horror stories we hear about in the media. For instance, many of those whose homes were destroyed in floods or by Cyclone Yasi can’t afford to rebuild because they did not have sufficient cover, others had no cover at all.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Health cover and your kids
Consumers are typically advised to approach impossibly cheap deals, bargain-basement discounts and freebies with caution, because what seems too good to be true usually is. But when it comes to health insurance and your children, there is such a thing as a freeride.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read
Three ways to find better health cover
Finding the best health insurance policy to suit your lifestyle can be confusing, what with excess, extras, rebates, levies and fees to factor into your research. Here are some tips to guide you in the right direction and make finding the right hospital and extras cover as straight forward as possible.
Laine Gordon -
15 May, 2012 -
3 min read