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The  U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been revising the deadline for travelers to get a Real ID for years now. This time they really mean it. Starting in 8 days travelers over 18 years old will need a Real ID or valid passport to pass through TSA security at U.S. airports, even if you have TSA PreCheck. Don’t risk missing a trip because you don’t have a Real ID or forgot to bring your passport. Keep reading to learn the new rules. What’s a Real ID? A Real ID is a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card issued by your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV.) Starting May 7 you’ll need a valid passport or Real ID to board U.S. commercial flights and access some federal facilities such as U.S. Military installations. Check for a “star” symbol on the upper right corner of your card to verify if it’s compliant. Some states issue Real ID enhanced cards when you renew your driver’s license or ID card. Steps to Getting a Real ID: If you have a valid passport, check the expiration date. If it’s valid through the duration of any anticipated air travel, you can wait to apply […]

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in most of the U.S.. Yay! An extra hour of sleep, unless circumstances are beyond your control. A new baby couldn’t care less that you changed the clocks! Just for the record, Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.  Here are a few timely tips (pun intended) to help you make the transition from Daylight Saving to Standard Time. Clocks “fall back” one hour Sunday at 2 AM. Change the clocks before you go to bed Saturday night. Don’t forget your watches…including the ones you keep in the dresser drawer. Remember to change the clock on your car dashboard. If needed, reset the timers on automatic systems such as sprinklers and lighting. While you’re at it, change the smoke alarm batteries. Replace the batteries in hard wired smoke alarms, too. The batteries in hard wired alarms provide backup in case of a power outage caused by things like fire or natural disasters. Check the year your smoke alarm was manufactured. It should be shown on the unit. If it’s close to ten years old, it’s time to replace it. Make […]