Laine Gordon

Coles expands product offering to car insurance

Would you like insurance with your groceries? Coles expands product offering to car insurance. RateCity investigates a new player in the car insurance market, bringing clever marketing to win market share. We show you how Coles compares.

Window of opportunity save $1200 over three years on your home loan

RateCity shows you an opportunity that could save you money by fixing your mortgage within a few years. New research by RateCity found that the average three-year fixed rate home loans from more than 100 lenders has decreased by 0.14 percent since June to 7.64 percent

Buying your first home? Prepare to pay $15,000 before moving in

RateCity investigates the real cost of buying a home. Aside from saving for the deposit (which is generally 5 to 10 percent of the purchase price), you will need to outlay additional money for costs before you even buy the house, during the home loan process and then once you have purchased the property, including

Lost something? Don't be a victim of identity fraud

RateCity looks into identity theft and how you can protect your identity while using your credit card. At some stage or another, all of us have had our wallet, credit card or our identity stolen or we know of someone that has. It is a frightening and vulnerable position to be in and the consequences can be permanent.

Online savings accounts are so hot right now!

RateCity shows you why interest rates for online savings accounts are so hot right now and how you can get in on the action. RateCity shows you why interest rates for online savings accounts are so hot right now and how you can get in on the action.Saving for a holiday or a new car? If you have a savings goal in mind or just need to make some quick and easy cash, online savings accounts can be a great way to boost your savings and reach those goals sooner.

Term deposits hitting above last year's levels

RateCity investigates the effects that a hold on the cash rate may have on term deposits and how you can get the most out of your investment.

Don't trip Beware the home loan borrowing trap

RateCity warns home owners and those in the market for a home loan how to take advantage of the recent announcement from the Reserve Bank without falling into the trap of over-borrowing.

Why you could be charged an extra $40,000 on your home loan

RateCity looks into the effects that reduced discounts on home loan packages will have on borrowers and how you can still save on your mortgage. Many borrowers are drawn to home loan packages. Not only do they allow you to bundle multiple products such as your home loan,

Save $17,000 on your mortgage with non bank lenders

Mortgages are a big deal to lenders and RateCity investigates the growing competition between banks and non-banks to find how you can save $17,000 off your mortgage.

ASIC to crack down on early exit mortgage fees

RateCity looks into the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's planned crackdown on early exit fees for mortgages and what this new proposal means for you.