Daily Money: Cars and trucks getting older; some retailers still in trouble

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💡 INSIGHT OF THE DAY: Your car is getting long in the teeth, eh? You're not alone. The average age of vehicles on the road has hit an all-time high of more than 12 years. Here's my story on the trend.

📰 And here are more stories you won't want to miss:

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3. Remote jobs are here to stay. So is virtual onboarding.

4. Will the Fed take action? The Fed could signal an earlier interest rate hike as the economy surges.

5. For your next car, should you buy from a traditional dealer or buy online?

6. How much diversification in your investment portfolio is enough? A few different stocks doesn't cut it.

. Apple's new mobile operating system will allow you to add your driver's license to your digital wallet. Our Brett Molina says, no thanks.

I'm with you, Brett.

--@NathanBomey