This week, we’re tackling a question from By The Way editor Amanda Finnegan, who’s fresh off driving around Italy on a family trip: I’m always questioning whether I really need to buy extra insurance ...

YOU HIT THE ROAD IN YOUR NEW RENTAL. SEAN BEASLEY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME ON THE ROAD. I WENT TO A CAR PROBABLY ABOUT 20 TIMES A YEAR. AS FOR INSURANCE, FOR ALL THOSE RENTALS, HE SAYS HE’S COVERED. I DON ...

When you rent a car, a customer service rep may try to sell you rental car insurance. This coverage could protect you from having to pay if the rental is stolen or damaged. But in some circumstances, ...

The next time you rent a car, you’ll likely get the same question as the last time: Should you buy rental car insurance? You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that’s not ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...

Barry Choi is an award-winning personal finance and travel expert. He regularly appears on various shows in Canada and the U.S., where he talks about all things money and travel. His website, Money We ...

When you rent a car, you're asked if you want to buy car insurance from the rental agency. The question for many people is: Do I need it? If you already have car insurance, your policy may extend to a ...

You deplane and head to claim your rental car. But before you snag your ride, you face a barrage of questions about insurance coverage. As with your own car, when renting, you need adequate insurance ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Accidents in a rental car can bring extra worry and confusion. A fender bender in an unfamiliar city or a cracked windshield from highway debris raises one pressing question: “Will my car insurance ...