Living the life of Ryan Bingham, the character played by George Clooney in the Oscar nominated film "Up In The Air," give you the benefit of free hotels and luxury airplane seats.  But for some, these rewards are more than just perks; they are a way to stay afloat during hard times.

As with everything else that banks are offering as of late, it all boils down to, well... the bottom line.

Chase Bank announced today that it has launched a new program called Chase Exclusives. This program will give customers with a checking account more rewards for every purchase every time they use the Chase Freedom credit card.