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
A parent's guide to raising savers not spenders
Our money habits begin young. Learning the value of saving at a young age can help children grow into regular savers as adults. But instilling a savings mentality into your children isn't always easy.
Laine Gordon -
28 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
Need a mortgage? Think beyond the big banks
Sometimes the question comes up: “are you better off getting a home loan from a bank or a non-bank?” The answer is that it doesn’t really matter as both are perfectly viable options. The key issue is shopping around to find the lender who provides the best mortgage for your circumstances.
Laine Gordon -
27 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
First home buyers back in the game?
First home buyers are still showing signs of caution this year making up just 15.5 percent of all borrowers on average for the 12 months to July 2011, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers.
Laine Gordon -
22 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
How to tailor a home loan for you
If you’re in the market for a home loan and unsatisfied with the standard offering, don’t despair – some lenders provide customised home loans.
Laine Gordon -
14 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
Are you ready for the next interest rate rise?
It’s nine months since the last interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank and while opinions vary on the timing of the next upward swing, one thing is certain – interest rates cannot remain at historically low levels.
Laine Gordon -
14 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
The age old question: to rent or buy?
It seems like a perennial debate, but for many Australians surrounded by financial and economic uncertainty, the decision about whether to rent or buy a home has arguably never been more relevant.
Laine Gordon -
12 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
How to spot a dodgy home loan
Dodgy deals, misleading ads, and fake companies are just some of the landmines in the home loans market. To keep yourself safe from stress and scandals, here are some common symptoms of bad lending for the savvy borrower.
Laine Gordon -
07 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
The biggest purchase you'll ever make
There are no 'secrets' to buying a house or affording a mortgage, rather following simple principles for money management should see you through the biggest financial commitment of your life.
Laine Gordon -
05 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
Is fixing your home loan your best bet?
Lenders have started competing aggressively in the fixed home loan market by dropping rates, and it seems to be working.
Laine Gordon -
05 Sep, 2011 -
3 min read
How crime can impact your car insurance bill
Drivers in the Australian Capital Territory are likely to be making fewer car insurance claims with the number of vehicle thefts reported last financial year down 37 percent on the previous year, according to police figures.
Laine Gordon -
31 Aug, 2011 -
3 min read