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
Oh baby! Why you should plan ahead for your home loan
Are you in the market for a home loan? RateCity investigates how having kids can affect mortgage applications in the US and if this could affect you. According to an article in The New York Times mortgage lenders in the US are getting tougher on prospective borrowers planning to expand their brood by further tightening mortgage lending criteria.
Laine Gordon -
06 Aug, 2010 -
3 min read
Lost something? Don't be a victim of identity fraud
RateCity looks into identity theft and how you can protect your identity while using your credit card. At some stage or another, all of us have had our wallet, credit card or our identity stolen or we know of someone that has. It is a frightening and vulnerable position to be in and the consequences can be permanent.
Laine Gordon -
28 Jul, 2010 -
3 min read
ASIC to crack down on early exit mortgage fees
RateCity looks into the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's planned crackdown on early exit fees for mortgages and what this new proposal means for you.
Laine Gordon -
05 Jul, 2010 -
3 min read
Ditch the major banks and earn 1.2 percent more
If you are in the market for a term deposit, RateCity shows you how comparing the smaller lenders can really pay off on your investment return.
Laine Gordon -
30 Jun, 2010 -
3 min read
Claim your share of $13.6 billion in lost super
With tax time just around the corner, RateCity shows you that claiming your lost superannuation can help you get a bigger tax return and make the most from your savings.
Laine Gordon -
28 Jun, 2010 -
4 min read
Avoid the sting: Banks take $5billion a year from home owners
RateCity investigates just how much income banks earn from your home loan fees and how you can lessen the sting. Do you currently have a home loan and always seem to be paying fees? Well, the banks aren\\\'t complaining as they profit from your money.
Laine Gordon -
23 Jun, 2010 -
3 min read
Save over $34,000 on your home loan
RateCity shows you how to save on your home loan and why you shouldn't give up on your dream of owning your own home while the housing market plummets.
Laine Gordon -
23 Jun, 2010 -
3 min read
Battle of the sexes: Who are better savers?
RateCity looks at whether men are really better at saving money in comparison to women and shows you tips on how to save no matter what you earn.
Laine Gordon -
16 Jun, 2010 -
4 min read
Quitting smoking can save you $100,000 off your mortgage
RateCity investigates the huge savings smokers can make by quitting and paying down their mortgage. The latest interest rate rises have put pressure on most households with a mortgage. And if you’re a smoker, the federal government’s new 25 percent tax hike on packs of cigarettes will be sure to put an extra sting on your finances.
Laine Gordon -
27 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Playing scrooge: beating banks at their own home loans game
Australian home buyers are facing some of the strictest lending requirements in recent years, as financial institutions demand more genuine savings before securing a home loan. But are Australians getting a raw deal, or are these the necessary precautions that every lender must make?
Laine Gordon -
27 May, 2010 -
3 min read