Life & Money Family & Work Your Home Is It Better to Rent or Buy? Part of our Finance Fundamentals series Daniel Bortz Nov 27, 2017 Buying a house saves you money over time, but there are upfront costs. Photo credit: vicnt / Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article 8 Times When It’s Smarter to Rent a Home Than to Buy Learn more article 4 Misconceptions About Mortgages Homebuyers Should Ignore Learn more article ‘How I Saved Enough to Buy a Home on My Own’ Learn more