Preparing for my trip to Ireland this month has raised all sorts
of financial issues.  I've covered what money matters I'll
encounter, and why it pays to have a credit card in case of
financial emergency.   Now I'm facing another conundrum: Should
I buy travel insurance?   There's a dizzying array of plans to
choose from, covering everything from lost/stolen baggage to
cancelled flights and the cost of an entire, all expenses paid
trip.  Losing money on any of these things would be tough, but
it's not like I'm spending that much.   Aside from the overseas,
roundtrip flight, a couple pints of Guinness, food, and a warm
place to rest my head at night, I don't plan on breaking the
bank. Also, I travel light.   For my purposes, I considered a
one-size-fits-all plan that, an insurance comparison site, said
would cost between $25 and $125, based on the $2,000 or so that
I'm spending.  American Express' Global Travel Shield Plastic
caught my eye. I trust the company and I like what's on
offer: 24/7 emergency assista