Is TSA Precheck Worth It?

Stepping Into Charity | Can TSA PreCheck Save You Time During a Busy Travel Season? | How and When to Donate During a Humanitarian Crisis Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 15, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Charity]( The ability to have almost anything delivered the same day is even more helpful when you aren’t feeling well. Delivery service apps are going to begin accepting HSA and FSA cards, and Kiplinger contributor [Joey Solitro]( has all the details. So, when you get a cold or worse, you can use your cards to have your cough syrup and humidifier delivered. Meanwhile, Kiplinger personal finance writer [Erin Bendig]( brings you ways to reduce your time standing in lines at the airport. Hopefully, it will make the holiday travel crush more manageable. But there is no ignoring it has been a turbulent year, with humanitarian crises on many fronts. Wanting to help is laudable, and ensuring your charity is used diligently is practical. With that in mind, Kiplinger has some expert advice that will help focus your charitable giving. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer [Student Debt And Loan Questions Answered]( Get answers to your most pressing questions about school loans and student debt. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] TOP STORY [] [Can TSA PreCheck Save You Time During a Busy Travel Season?]( [Can TSA PreCheck Save You Time During a Busy Travel Season?]( (Getty Images) We’ve seen a perceptible decrease in [passport waiting times](, and these TSA PreCheck argues it will make your trip run even more smoothly. I’m in favor of just about anything that will make a trip to the airport less stressful and avoid delays, and I think TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are worth the cost and paperwork. They have cut my wait times and increased my enjoyment of traveling. Let us bring you up to speed about [the costs to enroll in TSA PreCheck/Global Entry and possible wait times for your applications to be processed](, so you can see for yourself. [] FINANCIAL WELLNESS [] [How and When to Donate During a Humanitarian Crisis]( [How and When to Donate During a Humanitarian Crisis]( (Getty Images) There is no shortage of good causes that need help. People are in need around the world largely because of circumstances beyond their control. I know I am more inclined to dig deeper in my pockets during the holiday season. Elizabeth Wong, head of philanthropic advisory at Foundation Source, wants to [give you a longer perspective about charitable giving and expose you to needs that usually get overlooked](. [Vanguard vs. Fidelity vs. Schwab]( Who are you partnered with? See how these popular brokerage firms stack up when it comes to fees, resources, and specific services, so you can decide on the right fit for you. 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