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

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Term Deposits

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.

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Home Loans

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.

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Home Loans

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,

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Home Loans

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.

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Home Loans

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.

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Term Deposits

Ditch the major banks and earn 1.2 percent more

If you are in the market for a term deposit, RateCity shows you how comparing the smaller lenders can really pay off on your investment return.

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Savings Accounts

Claim your share of $13.6 billion in lost super

With tax time just around the corner, RateCity shows you that claiming your lost superannuation can help you get a bigger tax return and make the most from your savings.

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Home Loans

Avoid the sting Banks take $5billion a year from home owners

RateCity investigates just how much income banks earn from your home loan fees and how you can lessen the sting. Do you currently have a home loan and always seem to be paying fees? Well, the banks aren\\\'t complaining as they profit from your money.

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Home Loans

Save over $34,000 on your home loan

RateCity shows you how to save on your home loan and why you shouldn't give up on your dream of owning your own home while the housing market plummets.

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Credit Cards

Reduce your credit card fees for good

RateCity looks into how much you are really being charged in credit card fees and how to save more and pay less when using your credit card.