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
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
Transform $100k into $1.5m
If you bought a home over the past 24 years, you have participated in the best-performing investment available anywhere in Australia.
Laine Gordon -
11 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
How to own your dream home within a year
As interest rates continue to fall, the dream of owning your own home may seem more achievable for many Australians. So if you're a first home buyer with a goal of securing a property next mortgage season, here are some tips to help make the dream a reality.
Laine Gordon -
08 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Three biggest mistakes when buying a home
It's the biggest purchase most of us are ever likely to make, so any mistakes we make in the process of buying a home are likely to be costly –financially and emotionally.
Laine Gordon -
07 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
How the rate cut will impact you
Home owners and potential first home buyers got an early Christmas present yesterday when the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate for the second consecutive month to 4.25 percent.
Laine Gordon -
06 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Will interest rates drop further tomorrow?
If economists' predictions are anything to go by, we are heading towards further interest rate cuts, possibly as early as tomorrow.
Laine Gordon -
04 Dec, 2011 -
3 min read
Save $70,000 on your home loan
Keen to pay down your home loan with minimal effort and looking for advice about how to do it? Then you've come to right place because at RateCity we've got heaps of advice, guides, tips and even calculators – including a mortgage calculator – that will help put you on the fast track to financial freedom.
Laine Gordon -
01 Dec, 2011 -
2 min read