Conservative Investing Alternatives, 2023 Stimulus Checks?, Electric vs. Gas Heating

Delaying Social Security Payments And Other Simple Tips to Navigate Inflation | The Biggest U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Rent | 5 Investing Alternatives for Conservative Investors Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 23, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top story [] [Delaying Social Security Payments And Other Simple Tips to Navigate Inflation]( [Delaying Social Security Payments And Other Simple Tips to Navigate Inflation]( (Getty Images) We could be seeing signs that inflation may be starting to ease, but it’s still at a 40-year high hurting many people’s pocketbooks. Financial planner Tony Drake [describes important tactics]( that can help you lessen the grip of inflation on your finances. [] Places to Live [] [The Biggest U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Rent]( [The Biggest U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Rent]( (Getty Images) The housing market has cooled off a bit these days, but still, the average home price is substantially higher than a year ago. Rents have risen, too, but [these big U.S. cities]( remain comparatively affordable for apartment dwellers. [How to Feel Good about Your Retirement]( Even one retirement contribution can help create a greener tomorrow if invested in the right mutual fund. Learn how our investments generate positive, measurable environmental and social impact alongside a financial return. [Get Started]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Investing Tips [] [5 Investing Alternatives for Conservative Investors]( [5 Investing Alternatives for Conservative Investors]( (Getty Images) Maintaining a diversified portfolio and staying the course are critical for a long-term investor’s success, explains financial planner David Blanchett. [These five investment alternatives]( could help those who are approaching retirement or who are in retirement. [] Stimulus [] [State "Stimulus Checks" in 2023 -- Which States Are Still Sending Payments]( [State "Stimulus Checks" in 2023 -- Which States Are Still Sending Payments]( (Getty Images) Residents in a handful of states could still receive a tax rebate check or other payment in 2023. Do you live in one? [Find out here](. [] Home Savings [] [Electric vs Gas Heating - Which Is Cheaper?]( With the cold winter in full swing for much of the country and energy bills high, it’s important to know the cheapest ways to keep warm. We’ve run the numbers to help with this key decision. [Read More]( [] Credit Cards [] [Credit Card Closed? Here's Why and What to Do Next]( If your credit card has been closed we look at steps you can take to restore it. [Read More]( [Get Matched With Vetted Financial Advisors]( With thousands of options available, SmartAsset simplified the time-consuming process of finding a financial advisor with their free, five-minute quiz. Now you can easily get matched with up to 3 vetted financial advisors serving your area. Try it out for yourself. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Since 1920, Kiplinger has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, The Kiplinger Letter, The Kiplinger Tax Letter, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, and Kiplinger’s Investing for Income. All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( and [podcasts]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036