WILMINGTON, Del. -- Cardmembers Earn Three Reward Points for Every Dollar Spent on Home Improvement Purchases, One Point for All Other Card Purchases

Are home improvements on the top of your New Year's resolution list? Recently, Reader's Digest Association (NYSE:RDA) and Chase (NYSE:JPM) launched the Chase Home Improvement Rewards(SM) Card, which offers rewards on all purchases of home improvement items and everyday card purchases.

Cardmembers earn three points for every dollar spent on home improvement purchases one point for every dollar spent on all other card purchases. Every time cardmembers accumulate 2,500 points, they can redeem them for a $25 gift card to be used at electronic stores, home improvement stores and other leading retailers.

"When it comes to home improvement, we at Reader's Digest are amazed with the projects our readers are willing to take on," said Lou Sassano, marketing director for partnerships, Reader's Digest. "By offering cardmembers triple points on all their home improvement purchases, we encourage our customers to continue doing what they love."

"Reaching more than 40 million readers in the United States, partnering with Reader's Digest expands our unmatched breadth and depth of partnerships in the industry," said Heather Philp, senior vice president, Chase Card Services. "The launch of the new card offers Reader's Digest customers the chance to earn rewards for their everyday purchases such as tools or paint, picking up their dry cleaning or even buying groceries."

The new Chase Home Improvement Rewards Card also offers the following benefits:

--Zero liability for unauthorized purchases

--No annual fee

Do-it-yourself enthusiasts may apply for the Chase Home Improvement Rewards Card by calling 800-247-3923 or by visiting www.chase.com/homeimprovement.

About Reader's Digest Association

Reader's Digest magazine celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and delivers a compelling mix of investigative reporting, humor, personal service and human-interest stories. The magazine is sold in 60 countries and published in 49 editions and 20 languages around the world. It is part of The Reader's Digest Association, Inc., a global publisher and direct marketer of products that inform, entertain and inspire people of all ages and cultures. Global headquarters are at Pleasantville, New York. For more information, please visit http://www.rd.com.

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.2 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The company has approximately 100 million credit cards issued. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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