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11/18/2025

Have you ever been in a long TSA line and seen others wisk through a short line next to you? Or perhaps you've been the one in the short line. There are actually a few different ways to get through TSA more quickly. Here, Bottom Line expert John DiScala, a travel expert who runs the travel site JohnnyJet.com, explains how they differ and what's the benefits are of each.

For more than a decade, frequent travelers have had access to “trusted traveler” programs that help them move more quickly through airport

11/14/2025

President Trump has made it easier to write off charitable contributions on your taxes. Here, Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS, principal with the tax group at WithumSmith+Brown, PC, in Whippany, New Jersey, explains how your charitable giving benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

11/13/2025

You've probably heard talk of a detox cleanse to rid your body of toxins. Is it something you should consider? Here, Chris Meletis, ND, former chief medical officer for the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and currently the executive director of the Institute for Healthy Aging, a physician on the staff of Beaverton Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon and author of 18 books on health and healing, including most recently The Hyaluronic Acid Miracle (Freedom Press), explains exactly what a detox cleanse is and how to decide whether it is right for you.

11/12/2025

Spider veins are pretty common in older people, but it doesn't mean you have to live with them. Here, Ryan M. Smith, MD, assistant professor in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, and co-director of its facial nerve disorders program, explains what spider veins are and how to get rid of them.

Have you noticed unwanted veins on your legs or your face? Are you wondering if they are spider veins and, if so, what to do about them? Bottom Line

11/11/2025

As we age, our bones and joints may start to hurt. But don't reach for the pain pills just yet. Here, Dr. Jonathan Su, DPT, a physical therapist, yoga therapist, former U.S. Army officer based in the San Francisco Bay area and author of 6-Minute Fitness at 60+ and 6-Minute Core Strength, provides some guidance on exercises that can help alleviate hip pain.

Hips don’t lie. If yours are sore, tight or weak, it probably means they could use some TLC in the form of hip stretches and exercises. Hip issues are

11/09/2025

If you're a homeowner, you're likely familiar with the term 'escrow'. But do you have a clear understanding of what this word means and what goes into an escrow account and when? Here, Bottom Line expert Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH.com, a mortgage information and research website, explains.

A quick glance at your mortgage statement likely reveals that your monthly payment is divided among principal, interest and escrow. The terms principal

11/08/2025

Blood work ordered by a doctor can be confusing. For example, what does MPV stand for and why do you need the test? Here, Bottom Line expert Robert Negrin, MD, a hematologist and professor of medicine at Stanford University in California explains.

Thanks to recent changes in how our medical information is handled these days, there’s a chance you’ll see your bloodwork results before your

11/07/2025

If you'd like to take a cruise down some lesser-known waterways that aren't as crowded with tourists, you might find barge cruises exciting. Here, Bottom Line expert Adriane Berg, an expert in senior travel who hosts the podcast The Ageless Traveler and is author of Luxury Travel for Less and the weekly newsletter Travel Tuesday provides information on where you can take barge cruises and what you can expect when you're on them.

If you’re an experienced traveler, you may have dreamed of some new way to explore an area you love visiting or would love to visit. Barge travel is

11/04/2025

Now, before the end of the year, is a good time to review all the tax deductions you qualify for, and any new ones that came into force this year that you might not yet know about. Bottom Line expert Barbara Weltman, Esq., an attorney based in Vero Beach, Florida, and author of J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026:Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, explains.

Whether you take the standard deduction or itemize for the 2021 tax year, here’s what deductions you can take, including what has changed.

11/04/2025

Now, before the end of the year, is a good time to review all the tax deductions you qualify for, and any new ones that came into force this year that you might not yet know about. Bottom Line expert Barbara Weltman, Esq., an attorney based in Vero Beach, Florida, and author of J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026:Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, explains.

11/03/2025

Before the year ends, you may want to consider last-minute strategies for tax deductions. Here, Bottom Line expert Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS, principal with the tax group at WithumSmith+Brown, PC, in Whippany, New Jersey provides some valuable suggestions.

Year-end tax planning presents a particular challenge in 2024 because there’s so much uncertainty about what taxes will look like down the road.

11/01/2025

There is no tax on small gifts. But when you start giving larger gifts to your children, you should consider the tax ramifications. Here, Bottom Line expert Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD, PFS, AEP, estate-planning attorney in New York and author of more than 40 books and 1,400 articles, explains where and when to draw the financial line.

The following 7 things are worth knowing if you plan to make large gifts to heirs and/or are concerned about future estate taxes.