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
Getting a home loan in spite of a bad credit history
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill or two? Or previously been declined for a loan? You may be one of the many credit-impaired people with a desire to get into the housing market but are unsure if your past is going to catch up with you. RateCity shows you how owning a home can be possible for those with a bad credit history.
Laine Gordon -
10 May, 2010 -
3 min read
The do's and don'ts of credit card use
Some people have one and some have four or five. When it comes to credit cards we use them for different reasons, but at the end of the day most of us could be a bit wiser when it comes to using them. RateCity runs through the do’s and don’ts when it comes to using your credit card.
Laine Gordon -
05 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Make late mortgage repayments a thing of the past
Are you thinking of skipping a home-loan repayment? With late fees costing up to $195, you may want to think twice. RateCity looks at what you can do to avoid late mortgage repayment fees.
Laine Gordon -
04 May, 2010 -
3 min read
Investors take advantage of rate hikes
As interest rates rise, home buyers are taking a back seat with applying for home loans and investors are back in the game.
Laine Gordon -
27 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Unlock your equity the easy way
If you own your home but require extra money for whatever reason, taking out a reverse mortgage could be one option to consider.
Laine Gordon -
23 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Rewarding credit cards that help the environment
As the world becomes more environmentally aware, Australian consumers are continually looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and our environmental footprint. RateCity looks at what green credit card options are available and gives you some tips to help make the planet healthier.
Laine Gordon -
21 Apr, 2010 -
4 min read
Relief for home buyers with smaller lenders
Housing finance numbers have declined according to new research. RateCity investigates how Australians can make buying a home a reality as interest rates rise.
Laine Gordon -
19 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Don't be a statistic: Reduce mortgage stress
New research by RateCity shows that many households are at higher risk of mortgage stress. Discover why a large percentage of Australians are struggling to meet their repayments and how you can reduce your mortgage stress levels to make your life a little easier.
Laine Gordon -
19 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Big four banks making $1.33B extra from your mortgage
Are you with one of the big four banks for your standard variable home loan? If you are, you could be paying an extra $700 more in interest per year. RateCity investigates how the big four banks measure up when it comes to your home loan.
Laine Gordon -
06 Apr, 2010 -
3 min read
Save $64,000 on your home loan with ease
Having a mortgage is a massive long-term financial commitment. So if there was a way for you to pay it off sooner, wouldn’t you jump at the chance to find out how? Here are some tips to show you how easy it can be to own your home sooner and save potentially tens of thousands of dollars.
Laine Gordon -
29 Mar, 2010 -
3 min read