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
Use your mortgage to achieve 2012 goals
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day around two-thirds of Australians made financial resolutions – and our home loans could hold the key to making them happen.
Laine Gordon -
18 Jan, 2012 -
3 min read
The great housing drought
Australia's housing shortfall is getting worse, with demand for an extra 214,700 homes nationally not being met.
Laine Gordon -
12 Jan, 2012 -
3 min read
Credit cards, don't get stung
There's no denying that credit cards make life a hell of a lot easier, but the banks seem intent on making us pay for the convenience by charging unreasonably high credit card interest rates.
Laine Gordon -
12 Jan, 2012 -
3 min read
New initiative impacts borrowers
As many Australians rose bleary-eyed from their new year's celebrations, borrowers also woke to a timely pick-me-up from the federal government, with Canberra's banking reform legislation now making it compulsory for lending institutions to supply a home loan fact sheet to prospective borrowers, upon request.
Laine Gordon -
09 Jan, 2012 -
3 min read
Why Do Exchange Rates Change?
There’s a lot of debate amongst economists about what causes exchange rates to change. The team at RateCity have narrowed down six factors which influence rates. Can you guess which six?
Laine Gordon -
21 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Save $90K on your home loan with ease
Having a mortgage may seem like a massive long-term financial commitment. But with a few simple tips, you could shave tens of thousands of dollars off the balance and be mortgage-free years sooner.
Laine Gordon -
20 Dec, 2011 -
2 min read
Are you cut out to be a landlord?
With housing supply still trailing population growth, rents across Australia continue to rise steadily and rental yields – the percentage of rental income compared to the property's price – are more favourable than ever. That's good news for landlords and wannabe-landlords alike – now is a good time to consider property investment. But what does it take to be successful at it?
Laine Gordon -
20 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Is 5 percent enough to save for your first home?
First home buyers entering the property market would be wise to consider saving at least 10 percent of the purchase price, despite most lenders now requiring just 5 percent down payment.
Laine Gordon -
20 Dec, 2011 -
2 min read
The financial battle of the sexes, who will win?
If you're a single woman and the prospect of finding a mortgage leaves you overwhelmed don't feel alone – most women feel just like you. There are some positive steps you can take to become more confident about choosing a home loan.
Laine Gordon -
20 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Comparing Currencies
What currencies can you compare on RateCity? You might be surprised to find out we compare over 160 currencies from the obvious such as US dollar to the obscure, Tanzanian shilling!
Laine Gordon -
16 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read