Michelle has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last 15 years. Michelle covers travel, auto, home, life and health insurance. This involves writing and ...

Travel insurance can save your budget when a covered emergency ruins a trip. But standard trip cancellation benefits come with a catch: Your reason has to be on the policy's approved list. Cancel for ...

Additional travel insurance perks: The Sapphire Preferred also comes with primary auto rental coverage, baggage delay ...

Refundable reservations and travel insurance solve different problems. Here’s how the two approaches compare.

Travel insurance is one of those things that feels like an added expense on a vacation on which you've already spent plenty of money — especially if you aren't sure what it covers. But it's precisely ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Travel insurance is essential at any age, helping with trip cancelations, lost luggage, delayed flights and other costly travel disruptions. However, it's even more vital for older travelers. After ...

Trip interruption insurance is a type of standard travel coverage that reimburses you for covered travel costs if you have to cut your trip short. For example, if you're injured or become seriously ...

You don't necessarily need to purchase insurance the day you book, but waiting can affect which benefits remain available.

Frequent travelers may save by purchasing an annual policy instead of insuring each vacation separately.