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Insuring Your Vacation? Make Sure You’re Actually Covered

High energy costs, a tough economy, you name it; there are still plenty of travel delays and headaches in the skies and on the ground. Those delays can potentially cost a lot of money, which is why it’s a good idea to carry travel insurance on expensive trips to cover missed connections that can delay your arrival for a day or more. The same goes for lost baggage or sudden medical expenses in different regions of the U.S. or other parts of the world.

But take a moment before you rush out to buy a Cadillac policy for your two-week trip to Hawaii. Read the article...

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