Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U.S.

If you don’t have a Real ID or a passport, you can still board an airplane while traveling within the US. Just be prepared for a longer wait going through security.

Have a flight coming up but no REAL ID? Here's what to know about getting one quickly.

Starting May 7, those accessing federal facilities or boarding domestic flights will have to present a REAL ID. Here's how to get one in Missouri.

While the deadline, May 7, may seem far away, appointments are filling up fast and there's confusion about how to get it taken care of. So here are some things you need to know.