DALLAS — The latest attempt to lower property taxes in Texas is known as “Operation Double Nickel.” Introduced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the proposal would lower the age at which Texans could enjoy ...

Paying property taxes can be painful for most people. Hearing Lt. Governor Dan Patrick would like to lower the age to 55 for property tax exemptions, his “Operation Double Nickel” plan, sounds good to ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stands at the dais as he speaks to the Senate in the Senate Chamber during the second day of the 89th regular session at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, Jan. 15, ...

Keep these points in mind as you prepare for that big birthday. Although you may be the sort of person who prefers to sweep their birthdays under the rug, turning 55 is a big deal. It means you're ...

Starting February 1, 2026, TSA will charge travelers $45 to pass through security without a Real ID or other valid identification. The fee covers a new biometric kiosk system that verifies a passenger ...

If you still don't have Real ID, you'll be able to fly, but you'll have to pay extra before you can board the plane. The Transportation Security Administration will soon charge airport travelers ...

The TSA will charge air travelers $45 if they do not have a Real ID. This new program, called TSA Confirm.ID, will launch on Feb. 1, 2026. The Real ID Act went into effect on May 7, requiring ...

Even if only a small percentage of flyers are impacted, a $45 penalty — plus potential delays — may nudge holdouts toward finally getting a Real ID. Travelers going through airport security ...

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said on Monday it will begin charging air travelers $45 on February 1 if their IDs do not meet stricter federal standards, a move aimed at encouraging ...

The rule of 55 allows penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals only from your current employer’s plan after separation. Funds in old 401(k) accounts from previous employers remain subject to the 10% early ...

Only one person survived the incident on the Caloosahatchee River. Three people were killed on Saturday when a catamaran they were aboard flipped over and ejected them into the Caloosahatchee River on ...

UPDATE November 29 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT: The $35 Battlefield 6 deal has returned at Amazon for both PS5 and Xbox, but will likely not last long. If you're looking for an excellent multiplayer ...