INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Create a budget that delineates all of your monthly expenses.  Figure out how much money you have left over to put towards debt payments each month.  Only charge what you can afford to pay each month. For example, suppose after paying for your rent, utilities, transportation, food and other necessary expenses each month, you have $80 left over.  Don’t charge more than $80 per month on your credit card so that you can afford to pay the credit card bill each month. This shows future lenders that they can depend on you to pay back what you borrow.  As a rule of thumb, you should spend no more than one-third of your income on debt.  This includes mortgages, credit cards, student loans and car loans.  Monitor your spending each month to make sure you are no spending more than you can afford. Your credit score is based in large part on your ability to pay your bills on time.  This shows lenders that you are responsible and dependable.  Make a commitment to never miss a payment.  Consider setting up automatic payments that can be deducted from your bank account every month on the due date.  This way you will never make a late payment or miss a payment. If you have to carry a balance on your credit card, pay at least the minimum amount due each month.  Make all of your payments on time.  Keep your balance below 25 percent of your total credit limit.  Part of your credit score is based on the percentage of available credit you are using.  Make a plan to pay down your balance as quickly as possible. Check your credit report at least once per year.  Look for accounts you don’t recognize, loans that have been paid off but are still reported as “open,” and mistakes in your personal information.  Contact the credit reporting agencies to report any inaccurate information or suspicious activity.  You are entitled to receive one free credit report per year from annualcreditreport.com. Your credit report does not include your credit score. You may need to purchase this separately.

SUMMARY: Make a budget and stick to it. Borrow only what you can afford to borrow. Pay your bills on time. Carry credit card balances responsibly. Monitor your credit report.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Petroleum jelly products like Vaseline act as a shield, helping to seal in the natural moisture of your eyelashes and eyebrows. Just simply put some Vaseline petroleum jelly on the roots of your eyelashes before going to bed.  Rinse your eyelashes with warm water in the morning. You can even rub the Vaseline on your eyebrows. You could use a Q-Tip or clean mascara brush to apply. Try applying Vaseline to your eyelashes every night while you sleep and in weeks you should have longer, thicker eyelashes. While some holistic health practitioners warn against petroleum jelly, the kind that you can buy in stores is regarded as safe by both the FDA and Health Canada. However, petroleum jelly from unregulated markets may be dangerous. Stick to brand names from trusted retailers if you use this treatment. These oils are known to strengthen and stimulate eyelash growth. You could also mix them together.  Just pour a few drops of the oil onto a Q-Tip, and then coat your eyelashes with it. Keep it on your lashes for a few minutes (around 5-8 minutes) and then rinse. Do this once a day for 1-2 weeks, and you should notice the effect soon. Also apply olive or coconut oil on your eyelids and on the skin under your eyes every night (before you go to bed) for a noticeable effect. Apply olive or coconut oil with a cotton swab. Plan not to use eye makeup on days when you use oil, as the oil could cause cosmetics like mascara to run or bleed. Despite the disgusting idea of rubbing raw eggs on your eyelashes, eggs are a very good way of getting lengthy, healthy eyelashes.  The high protein in eggs can help create thicker and longer eyelashes. In addition, eggs contain biotin and B vitamins that play a major role in improving the overall texture of your lashes. Just beat 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of glycerin until you get a thick, creamy texture. Then rub this mixture onto your eyelashes using a cotton swab and keep on for 15 minutes. Rinse off using cold water. Repeat this remedy 3 times a week for a few months. Look for glycerin at your local drugstore, pharmacy, craft store, or grocery store. Use a clean brush or a cotton swab to apply castor oil on your lashes before going to bed. You can also add a few drops of vitamin E oil to the castor oil before applying.  Leave it on overnight, then rinse it off with lukewarm water in the morning. Alternatively, mix together 2 tablespoons each of castor oil and fresh aloe vera gel. Apply it on your eyelashes using a cotton swab. Leave it on overnight, then rinse it off the next morning.  You could also add a few drops of the oil to your mascara tube. The peels are rich in vitamins C and B, folic acid and other nutrients that promote the growth of eyelashes.  Also, when infused in olive or castor oil, they will help enhance the cleansing and stimulating properties of the oil. Put 1 tablespoon of moderately dried lemon peels in a container. Pour enough olive or castor oil into the container, so that the peels get soaked. Allow the mixture to sit for a couple of weeks. Using a clean mascara stick, apply the oil on your eyelashes before going to bed. Leave it on overnight, then wash it off with warm water in the morning. Follow this remedy for a few months to get encouraging results.

SUMMARY:
Try the Vaseline trick. Put olive oil or coconut oil on your eyelashes. Put an egg pack on your eyelashes. Try using castor oil on your lashes. Use lemon peels to add volume to your eyelashes.