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
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
Saving for a home easier now than five years ago
Average Australians face a better prospect of saving for a first home now compared to five years ago and especially two years ago, new research has shown.
Laine Gordon -
22 Aug, 2011 -
3 min read
Are you ready for mortgage season?
It's only one week until spring and that means neighbourhoods across the country will be dotted with 'open house' signs every weekend. Thanks to steady house prices nationwide, it's a buyer's market.
Laine Gordon -
12 Aug, 2011 -
3 min read
50,000 reasons to elope
While many of us have spent the past few years in angst about economic conditions, others are forking out nearly $50,000 to get married. That's the average cost of a wedding, according to research from Bride To Be magazine.
Laine Gordon -
12 Aug, 2011 -
3 min read
Common money mistakes and how to avoid them
When it comes to managing money most of us will admit to making the odd mistake now and again, but make too many and you could soon be out of pocket. Here, we highlight some common money mistakes made by Australians and teach you how to avoid them in the future.
Laine Gordon -
12 Aug, 2011 -
3 min read