Today is the deadline for millions of Americans to have a Real ID — the new standard identification card that will be required to board domestic flights or access some federal buildings. Alternative ...

The TSA has proposed an $18 fee at security checkpoints for travelers who forget their Real ID or passport at the airport. This fee would cover the cost of a new biometric kiosk system to verify a ...

Travelers who show up at airport security without a REAL ID will soon have a new backup option, but it will come at a cost. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Thursday it will ...

Starting May 7, air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver license or identification card, or an acceptable alternative like a passport. Real ID-compliant cards are marked with a star marking ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Modern computer security software and protocols are leaps and bounds above what they were just a few decades ago. However, they're still not ...

In a matter of days, Real ID requirements will take effect across the U.S., but what happens if you arrive at the airport without one? For those traveling, things will start to look a bit different.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA ConfirmID, resulting in a promising increase of REAL ID ...

Changes to the application process for Social Security benefits will force more people to make in-person appointments at already crowded field offices. The new policy, announced Tuesday, is intended ...

There are many acceptable substitutes for a Real ID at the airport — a passport, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's license, etc. A Costco card is not one of them. Last week, the ...