SAVING ON CAR INSURANCE WHEN YOU TRAVEL

With so many options at the car rental counter, it may be tempting to buy whatever insurance protection is available to safeguard your trip. But many travelers don't realize they're more than likely duplicating coverage they already have.

Not only does a driver's insurance policy protect against theft or damages to a rental vehicle, but often so does a major credit card used to pay the rental fee.

The best thing to do is to call your insurance agent and credit card company in advance. Just because you've used a gold or platinum card in the past, don't assume that it still offers the same protection plans — the cards' insurance benefits can change. [...]

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