Save On Funeral Expenses, Pros And Cons Of Renting In Retirement, How To Score A Lower Mortgage Rate

How to Save on Funeral Expenses | Does It Make Sense to Rent in Retirement? | Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [How to Save on Funeral Expenses]( [How to Save on Funeral Expenses]( (Getty Images) Funerals can be very expensive, but planning ahead and finding ways to lower funeral expenses can make a stressful time more manageable. Anthony Martin, CEO of Choice Mutual, writes that pre-planning is the secret to saving costs on funeral expenses. [Here are six ways to cut the costs on end-of-life services](. [Optimize Your Retirement Income With This Advisor]( Our advisors use several strategies, including active funds exclusive to Personal Advisor clients. Low-cost funds, automated tax-loss harvesting, and minimal fees also help you keep more of your savings.[Take the first step with Vanguard today.]( [GET STARTED]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Renting vs Buying [] [Does It Make Sense to Rent in Retirement?]( [Does It Make Sense to Rent in Retirement?]( (Getty Images) Do you love the idea of owning your own place and fixing it up the way you want? Or will it be a big relief after years of ownership not to worry about the lawn or a broken sump pump? Renting isn't right for all retirees, but it does offer flexibility and it frees up cash. [Read on to assess whether renting might be the right choice for you](. Featured Content Sponsored Content from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine [Build wealth. Cut taxes. Retire rich.]( Get a [FREE ISSUE]( of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, and save up to 74% to subscribe. Includes special issues such as Investing Outlook, Retirement Planning, Mutual Fund Roundup, and Guide to ETFs. Count on Kiplinger for trustworthy help to make more money, keep more of the money you make, and live a financially secure life. [CLICK HERE]( [] Mortgage Rates [] [Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate]( [Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate]( (Getty Images) As mortgage rates continue to rise, some homebuyers are being forced to alter their house hunting plans or pull out of deals altogether. While the home purchase cancellation rate has improved, it’s still about 20%. [Rates are high this year, but these tips can help you score a low mortgage rate](. [This Billion Dollar Startup Wants to Help You Retire]( This Princeton grad's startup raised $161 million to help you plan a comfortable retirement. If you're one of the whopping 110 million Americans over the age of 50, or wisely planning ahead, SmartAsset's no-cost tool can help match you with up to 3 vetted financial advisors. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Also on Kiplinger [] - High mortgage rates have you rethinking buying a home? Use these websites to [find foreclosures and real estate-owned properties to buy]( - Done going ino the office? [The best US cities for remote work]( - What to do [when clients owe and won’t pay up]( - [Debit cards vs charge cards](. Have a strategy to get the most out of your cards and purchases ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is 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]( 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](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036