credit card rewards

Chase announced Wednesday that it was bringing 5 percent back as part of its Freedom card offering, expanding the categories on which the rewards are available and making it easier for consumers to know which categories receive the 5 percent and when.

Credit card reform is prompting issuers to water down their rewards programs. While the well-off will be wooed, the rest of us will face petty new fees and other gotchas.

Here's a look at how to donate your credit card rewards to Haiti.

This week's Your Money column explores different ways to get cash back on your online purchases, earn extra credit-card rewards, or land other discounts.