Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Laine Gordon is the Head of Public Relations 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.

1021 articles written by Laine Gordon

/the-do-s-and-don-t-s-of-credit-card-spending
Credit Cards

The do's and don't's of credit card spending

A credit card is a powerful product that can land you in trouble if you don't use it right. You ought to know what you should and should not spend it on.

Laine Gordon

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14 Apr, 2015

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5 min read

/what-s-behind-property-capital-growth
Home Loans

What's behind property capital growth?

Capital growth is more than just lower interest rates and affordable home loans. Elements like employment, population increases and liveability also matter.

Laine Gordon

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09 Apr, 2015

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4 min read

/2055-what-s-the-future-for-australian-property
Home Loans

Australia's demographic changes and your finances

The Intergenerational Report released last month has already made significant waves around the country, outlining the demographic changes that Australia is likely to see over the next 40 years. Commentators have been falling over each other to explain the implications these shifts will have for their chosen industries.

Laine Gordon

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07 Apr, 2015

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4 min read

/top-4-tips-for-dealing-with-property-price-growth
Home Loans

Top 4 tips for dealing with property price growth

You've been hearing all about rapidly soaring property prices - what can you do to get in on this growth without going bankrupt?

Laine Gordon

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26 Mar, 2015

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4 min read

/3-tips-for-choosing-a-luxury-home
Home Loans

3 tips for choosing a luxury home

Luxury homes are not like ordinary types of property. If you want to walk away with the right one, it's important to take the right steps.

Laine Gordon

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26 Mar, 2015

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4 min read

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Home Loans

Which property hot spots are sizzling in 2015?

What are the property hot spots for 2015? It's, sometimes literally, the million dollar question. We offer a few options you might want to consider.

Laine Gordon

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15 Mar, 2015

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5 min read

/how-to-consolidate-your-super-funds
Superannuation

How to consolidate your super funds

Consolidating your super funds is not as complicated as you think. There's less paperwork than there used to be and it can be done online.

Laine Gordon

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09 Mar, 2015

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4 min read

/top-4-renovation-trends-for-2015
Home Loans

Top 4 renovation trends for 2015

Among the renovation trends that are set to dominate 2015 are healthy homes, multigenerational living and sustainability.

Laine Gordon

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24 Feb, 2015

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4 min read

/the-signs-of-a-thriving-property-market
Home Loans

The signs of a thriving property market

Auction volumes, house prices and building activity are three of the major metrics you can use to evaluate whether or not the property market is going strong.

Laine Gordon

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18 Feb, 2015

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4 min read

/can-i-use-my-super-funds-if-i-get-sick
Superannuation

Can I use my super funds if I get sick?

Normally, you can only access your hard-earned superannuation savings when you reach the your preservation age — which can range from 55 to 60 — or when you turn 65. But things don't always go to plan. What happens if you become seriously ill before then?

Laine Gordon

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17 Feb, 2015

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3 min read