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
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
Investors set to heat up property market
RateCity looks at the surprise investment boom in the property market as higher rates push home owners out. An increase in the size of home loans taken on by Australians is a concern, especially for first home buyers who generally earn less money, and will have a harder time affording any increased mortgage repayments.
Laine Gordon -
27 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Lenders keep a tight grip on home loan criteria
Lenders are showing no signs of easing their tight lending criteria for home loans. RateCity shows you its new findings as well as tips on how to score the best home loan for first home buyers.
Laine Gordon -
24 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Credit card SOS: Six steps to get control of your debt before the new financial year
Six steps that will help you get control of your debt before the start of the new financial year.
Laine Gordon -
20 May, 2010 -
3 min read
How to save your home from another rate increase
With six rate rises over the past eight months and four rate rises this year alone, home owners are feeling the pinch after yet another rate hike this month. RateCity looks at why refinancing your mortgage may aid in reducing the financial pressure.
Laine Gordon -
10 May, 2010 -
3 min read