Laine Gordon

Rate cuts "too late" for struggling borrowers

Forty percent of Australians who bought homes after the global financial crisis are facing mortgage stress, and many will be forced to sell because their homes are worth less than their mortgages, reports show.

Three money tips for every income

Money is tight, you're busy and tackling money issues isn't fun. But if you wish you could once and for all get your financial house in order, then the time to act is now.

Why it's time to leave mum and dad's pad

A few years ago, people were talking about an "empty nest syndrome", as middle-aged parents were left in big houses they'd bought to accommodate themselves and their kids. But now those houses are filling up again.

The 40-year home loan

When you're looking at your dream home, it's hard to stop and think about the long-term costs of borrowing. But with home loan terms ranging up to 40 years, it's always worth calculating these costs.

Six ways to kick the smoking habit

While new research shows smoking rates in Australia are falling, some of us need a little help to quit.

How much is your teen costing you?

New mums and dads probably think if they can get through the first couple of years, the financial burden will get easier.

What to do when you hit a financial cul-de-sac

Almost one-fifth of first-time buyers attracted by government grants during the global financial crisis face the prospect of losing their homes by the middle of 2013, according to a new report.

Eat yourself skinny

Find it hard to resist a hamburger? You're not alone. The latest data suggests six out of 10 adults are overweight or obese, with this proportion climbing from 56 percent in 1995 to 61 percent by 2007 to 2008.

A step-by-step guide to buying your first home

If you've made the decision to buy your first home, it's probably a safe bet that you're more than a little confused.

Driving change in gender bias

Forget the stereotype; women are safer behind the wheel than male drivers, new British research has revealed.