Rake or Mulch? Which do you do & why?

I tend to rake...  but several have suggested do more mowing... and less raking.  What are your thoughts?   https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1769286176633950749#editor/target=post;postID=1652378411764126659;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=postname