One of the best money-saving travel tips I ever learned was to check my own car insurance policy plus the travel coverage of my credit card to discover that both covered the extra insurance I’d been buying when renting cars. What a relief to know I never need to fork over that extra $25 a day again! Our own Caroline Bologna reached out to a slew of experts to find out what other mistakes people make when renting cars — and how to avoid them. 

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Take Back Your Life

The return of regular commutes has hidden costs. If you’ve ever felt like you already lived a whole day before your workday even starts, you’re not alone: Commuting is known to take a toll on both our bodies and our relationships. As you get back into a routine, you need to keep a close eye on the harm you might be experiencing. Here are some of the biggest negative effects:

Deal With It

As you’ve likely noticed, average prices for regular gas have reached record highs in 2022. And unfortunately, expert forecasts suggest they won’t be dropping back down anytime soon. We asked experts for ways you can improve the fuel economy of your car on an individual level.

Pro Tip:

Incorporating little technology tweaks into your workflow can make a big difference in productivity and even help you in your spare time, too. (For example, did you know you can extend the amount of time you have to un-send an email?) Here are some of the simplest, most helpful tech hacks and apps you can use to free up your mental bandwidth:

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