$11,000=$25

My bank has a rewards program associated with my debit card. I get points for every dollar spent as long as I use the debit card as a credit card. (Why the distinction matters to the program is beyond my comprehension, but I do what I'm supposed to in order to get my points.) I've been saving my points for an Amazon gift card. I finally reached my goal. And I only had to spend $11,000 to get a $25 Amazon gift card. That's a lot of spending for that small of a reward, but I guess it's better than getting nothing for spending my money. I certainly won't complain about free books!