The Daily Money 6-30

Happy Tuesday, Daily Money readers. It's David with today's essential money and tech stories. 

Wage bump: The minimum wage is set to increase in 3 states and 21 localities on Wednesday. That helps workers struggling as coronavirus aid programs phase out.

Favorite spots: LongHorn and Chick-fil-A are among the nation's favorite dining and fast-food chains, according to a new survey. 

Done with Facebook? You might consider MeWe, Parler or old standbys like LinkedIn. But while these rivals claim they're different from Facebook -- freedom of thought and no spyware -- will you find your friends there?

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David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor