Personal Finance Daily: What to know about vaccine passports, and 1 million borrowers ‘ignored by Washington’ now eligible for COVID-related pause on student debt and collections

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Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things

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1 million borrowers ‘ignored by Washington’ now eligible for COVID-related pause on student debt and collections

Millions of federal student-loan borrowers are still ineligible for COVID-19-era relief. Read More

What you need to know about vaccine passports — and the ‘double privilege’ dilemma they raise

Evidence suggests existing vaccines may not be as effective at combating coronavirus variants, reducing their efficacy. Read More

Less than half of U.S. adults now belong to a church, synagogue or mosque — for reasons more complex than COVID-19

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‘Potential buyers will face new challenges’: Home prices rise at breakneck pace, but some economists say it may not last

In Phoenix, Ariz., home prices have skyrocketed nearly 16% over the past year — complicating attempts by house hunters to find a home amid rising interest rates. Read More

Here’s how you can save money on capital-gains taxes when you sell your home

‘My will gives my wife my house. When she sells after my death, how will her cost basis be determined?’ Read More

Remote-work expert on companies wanting a return to normalcy: ‘The way it was can never be again’

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, says Tsedal Neeley, author of “Remote Work Revolution.” Read More

Review: Volvo’s XC40 Recharge impresses for space, safety and value

It may be subcompact, but it’s far from substandard. The premium Volvo XC40 is one of the most competitive and appealing choices in its class. Read More

Can’t pay your tax bill? Here are 5 things you can try

If you’re concerned about owing taxes, there are options for tax relief. Here are five ways to get some tax debt help. Read More

BMW’s new i4 is set to take on Tesla with 523 hp and a 300-mile range

With its new i4 electric car, the German car maker is hoping to take a bite out of Tesla’s market dominance. Read More