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
Five ways to save as a first-home buyer
Buying your first home is an experience fraught with excitement, anticipation and fear, in constantly changing doses. The main anxiety-inducing aspect of the process is the cost. But don't despair: here are five ways to save when you are buying your first home and taking on a mortgage.
Laine Gordon -
16 Nov, 2011 -
3 min read
Five ways to save $1000s when buying property
It doesn't matter which way you look at it, buying a home is an expensive exercise. Thankfully, the benefits can outweigh the negatives – you gain security, the satisfaction of designing your home exactly to your taste, and you stop wasting money on rent.
Laine Gordon -
10 Nov, 2011 -
3 min read
Save a packet with a package
If you're trying to get a better deal on your mortgage, and improve your finances generally, it may be worth considering a package home loan, which bundles your mortgage together with other financial products, such as credit cards and everyday transaction accounts.
Laine Gordon -
10 Nov, 2011 -
2 min read
Say goodbye to debt: six tips for a clean slate
For most of us, our mortgage is the biggest debt we'll carry through much of our adult life. But debt comes in all shapes and sizes - furniture or appliances bought on interest-free loans, mounting credit card debt and massive car loans are all symptoms of our buy now pay later consumer mentality.
Laine Gordon -
07 Nov, 2011 -
3 min read
Buy this year to save over $17,000
From January 1, 2012, first homebuyers in NSW will have to fork out an extra $17,770 when buying a property valued under $500,000, thanks to the scrapping of the First Home Plus Scheme.
Laine Gordon -
06 Nov, 2011 -
2 min read
Has your lender passed on the savings?
Even if they didn't back a winning horse in the race that stops a nation, Australian homeowners still scored a victory on Melbourne Cup Day, with news that the Reserve Bank dropped the official cash interest rate by 0.25 percent, to 4.50 percent.
Laine Gordon -
02 Nov, 2011 -
3 min read
Top real estate bargains in Australia
Ever wondered where the best real estate bargains can be found in the country? You probably guessed it; they aren't in our big cities! In fact, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney all ranked in the top 10 most unaffordable metropolitan cities of the world, according to Demograhia's latest International Housing Affordability Survey.
Laine Gordon -
31 Oct, 2011 -
3 min read
First home buyer's guide for singles
Buying a home can be laborious, stressful and confusing. This is never truer than when you have to do it alone, without the extra emotional and financial support provided by a partner.
Laine Gordon -
31 Oct, 2011 -
3 min read
Get set for a rate cut
While most of the nation punts their hard-earned cash on Australia's biggest horse race tomorrow, the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to announce an interest rate cut.
Laine Gordon -
28 Oct, 2011 -
3 min read
Hate paying fees? Here's how to avoid them
Bank fees are one of the certainties of life. They come under various names and guises, across pretty much every aspect of banking, so it's no wonder Aussies often cite fees as the primary reason for their mistrust of banks.
Laine Gordon -
25 Oct, 2011 -
3 min read