Are Credit Card Rewards Really Worth It?

There are a variety of rewards to choose from, including cash back and points that can be redeemed for travel or gift cards to use in stores, restaurants, gas stations or for online shopping. The credit card rewards options are almost endless, but are they really worth it?
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By Julie Myhre, NextAdvisor.com

Credit cards rewards are a great way to earn perks while you use your card. There are a variety of rewards to choose from, including cash back and points that can be redeemed for travel or gift cards to use in stores, restaurants, gas stations or for online shopping. The credit card rewards options are almost endless, but are they really worth it?

NextAdvisor.com wanted to find out, so we surveyed Facebook users ages 18 and older to see which credit card rewards they value. Check out the infographic below to see which credit card rewards are preferred and which age group takes the most advantage of its rewards.

This blog post originally appeared on NextAdvisor.com.

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