The Chase Freedom® has unveiled its bonus categories for the fourth quarter of 2018, and they might be particularly helpful for those who are already eyeing their holiday shopping lists. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2018, the card’s 5% cash-back categories will be: Chase Pay. Wholesale clubs. Department stores. Cardholders earn 5% cash back in... Kenley Young is a writer at NerdWallet.