I’ve had the same “rewards” credit card for about 10 years. Last year I checked to see how many rewards I gained and it was about $25 bucks. THAT’S IT! I put everything on this credit card for years to earn ”rewards” and that’s it? Well, I also got a Visa United Mileage Plus card and I have to say I have earned several flights by making all my purchases on that card, which is worth it to me because I fly quite often. Certain cards can really be helpful to you, even in this tough economy. Consumer reports put together a list of the best rewards cards. Click here to read.