Laine Gordon

The real cost of buying a car

Buying a car for the first time can be fun - for example, choosing one that suits your personality as well as your transport needs - but it can be daunting in equal parts. And it can end up costing a lot more than you originally thought.

How to beat depreciation on your car

Cars depreciate on average by around 14 per cent per year in the first three years, then up to eight per cent after that.

Melbourne versus Sydney: How the costs of living stack up!

Melbourne and Sydney are often the two Australian cities home buyers consider first. How do they compare in terms of the cost of living?

How to minimise risk when buying an investment property

If you are contemplating acquiring another home loan to finance the purchase of an investment property, here are some tips to minimise the risk.

Pros and cons of buying off the plan

While many people go through the regular private treaty route of purchase at auction when buying a house, there is another option that Australians can take up.

Borrowers look to fixed rates as cash rate stalls

The cash rate may have stalled but the appetite for fixed home loans has soared, as Australians look to take advantage of historically low rates. RateCity.com.au data shows that the number of people looking for fixed home loans has increased 58 per cent in the last seven weeks, in line with the major banks’ decision to lift variable rates, compared with the seven weeks prior.

Australians urged not to be complacent as rates stay on hold

The Reserve Bank may have left rates on hold today but mortgage holders are urged to take matters into their own hands if they are unhappy with their rate.

Saving money when you're living paycheck to paycheck

Living week to week, paycheck to paycheck? Here are some ways you might be able to free up money to put in your savings account.

How do you protect your credit card overseas?

Are you planning to travel overseas with a credit card? Here are some ways to protect your funds when you're in a foreign country.

Five ways to build your savings in your 20s

When you're in your twenties, big financial commitments can seem a long way off. However, building your savings with these tips can be useful.