Laine Gordon

Top 5 uses for your equity

Buying a car, going on holiday, making renovations or investing - all of these are great ways to make use of your home equity.

What are your investment plans this year?

Do you know what investments gave the best returns last year? Using your home loan wisely could net you some pretty good returns.

Loved up for less - Valentine's Day that won't blow the budget

New research shows that Valentine's Day is the Hallmark holiday that Australians spend the most on. But you can be romantic without breaking the bank. In fact you can woo your loved one for less than $100!

Top 5 summer home renovations

Looking for a renovation project to make your home just a little bit nicer this summer? Have a look through this list for some cool ideas.

Top 3 clothes-shopping strategies on a budget

Clothes-shopping can be quite a burden on your credit cards. Find out how you can still look good while maintaining a budget.

Decisions around money and relationships can be life changing - for example, would you choose a house over getting married?

Decisions around money and relationships can be life changing - for example, would you choose a house over getting married?

The cost of becoming an ethical buyer

The cost of becoming an ethical buyer

Should you fix your home loan?

Should I fix or float my home loan? That's a question you may ask yourself, but what's the answer? For one thing, it can be largely tied up in what the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has set the official cash rate at — and what it plans to do with it in the future.

Five ways to grow your equity

Having substantial equity in your home can be a huge financial boon. Here are some great ways to maximise the amount you have.

Where are Australia's million dollar suburbs?

Sydney's median house price crossed the million dollar mark recently. Where else can Australians find similarly high-priced suburbs?