Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Cold hard cash is making a comeback — at least on weekends. Swipe, sip, splurge, repeat — that’s the usual weekend drill for many debit-card-happy spenders. One latte turns into a shopping spree, a ...

There really is nothing like the exhilaration of landing in a new destination, getting ready to see new sights, exploring a different culture, and treating your taste buds to exciting cuisine. But ...