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Are travel deals really getting harder to find? And is travel insurance actually worth the extra cost? In this episode of In Your Corner, CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz sits down with AAA's Jana Tidwell to break down practical ways travelers can save money, avoid stress, and make smarter decisions before their next trip. We cover:  ✅ When to book holiday travel ✅ Why last-minute airfare deals are disappearing ✅ Hidden fees travelers often miss ✅ TSA PreCheck and whether it's worth the money ✅ Dollar Tree travel hacks ✅ The best flight of the day to book ✅ Travel insurance myths and realities Plus, Jana shares the travel items she never leaves home without and why flexibility can be one of the biggest money-saving tools travelers have. Have a consumer question, money issue, or scam we should investigate? Leave a comment below or email us inyourcorner@cbs.com 00:00 Welcome to In Your Corner 01:14 Take It or Leave It: Dollar Tree travel hacks 03:13 Are neck pillows overrated? 04:27 The travel items Jana never leaves home without 06:14 When should you book holiday travel? 07:06 Why waiting for airfare deals can backfire 11:19 How flexibility can save money on flights 15:00 The first-flight strategy explained 20:37 Is travel insurance actually worth it Subscribe to the YouTube channel:    / @cbsphiladelphia   Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS9... Follow Josh Sidorowicz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/?hl=en