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Eventually. juliana, let's talk about this new report that a number of large banks are cutting back or altering some of the rewards they offer their credit card customers. what kind of c changes are they actually making? >> so they're stopping short of canceling their rewards programs, but they are responding to increased pressure over the last several years on the revenueve front. so there consumers who use cred cards have become savvier and that means it has become more costly for financial institutions to offer the rewards programs that have lured in so many credit card users. so part of th...

Chain's loyalty program. >> make more of what's yours. >> reporter: credit card companies are locked in a fierce battle for your business. amex's everyday preferred card gives extra points at most supermarkets and gas stations. with chase's sapphire preferred, you get bonus points on all travel and dining. but experts warn, rewards programs may not be worth it for everyone. >> if you're carrying a balance, you're negating the value of any rewards you got. you're only getting about 2% back of what you purchased. but the interest you're paying you could be paying 14%, 16% or even more in interes...

The airlines miles rewards programs. flights hotels and shopping can give you extra miles. jetblue's true blew programs. they are living in bost new york city, fort lauderdale with the program. dallas texas airlines reward program came in number 3. this is especially good for residents in the u.s., texas, new mexico and arizona. american airlines trip a double a advantage program scored number 2 p on the list. finally alaska airlines millage plan. several sever they have several hotel partners and award travels. >> the time is 27 minutes after the hour. banning tobacco at ball parks? what one ...

>> you work for these points. the ultimate concern really, the guy knows where i live but it certainly made me think twice about what can happen to you when you aren't prepared. >> data thieves want to target places you don't check often. and reward account is checked less than a credit card account. >> reporter: your loyalty account is different from your bank account because banking companies use stricter security measures than rewards programs do. >> i worry about identity theft, bank accounts and now reward miles? >> it's just an extension of your wallet. those miles are of a great value t...