The Daily Money 5-14

Welcome to Thursday. It's David, with the latest stories on how COVID-19 is reshaping the world of money and tech.

Let's start with something that kicks off most encounters: the handshake. With the coronavirus pandemic making human touch a potentially lethal act, this ancient greeting has suddenly become socially unacceptable. What could replace it?

And there's some potentially disappointing news in the world of benefits. Seniors already grappling with higher health costs and the threat of COVID-19 may face another challenge next year: No increase in their Social Security checks. We explain.

Looking for more money and tech news, keep scrolling down.  

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor