INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Do an Internet search on "low interest rate credit cards" or "zero percent introductory rate credit cards" or  "no annual fee credit cards." Once approved, it is easy to  make a balance transfer from your current high interest cards.  If you keep your credit score high (over 690) by paying all your bills on time, you will get a lower interest rate. Check the interest rates on cards with your bank or credit union if you have been a good customer. Most credit card statements will include a section that shows how much you will pay in total if you only make the minimum payments versus paying more than the minimum each month. You will pay your cards off quicker and it will improve your credit score if you can add at least $10 to the minimum amount owed each month. Once you pay a card off, add that former payment amount to another card's payment to quickly pay down another high interest card. Be sure you make minimum payments on all credit cards to protect your credit score, but add extra payments to the highest interest cards. If you have a credit score of at least 690 you will probably receive offers in the mail for zero interest credit cards for a year or more. Once approved, transfer your high interest cards to a zero interest card. Try to pay them off before the end of the zero interest time period.

SUMMARY: Find lower interest and no fee credit cards. Pay more than the minimum amount. Take advantage of zero percent offers.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Preheat your oven to 350 F (177 C). When the oven is hot, transfer the baking sheets to the top rack. Bake the chips for 8-12 minutes, until the chips are slightly browned and the edges have crisped up and lifted off the baking sheet a little. Watch the chips carefully as they bake, because they are thin and prone to charring. Remove the chips from the oven and set them aside to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes. As the chips cool, the centers will become harder and crispier. You can serve the chips warm as soon as they’re cool to the touch, or let them cool completely for another hour. Store leftover chips in an airtight container for up to five days.

SUMMARY: Bake the tortillas until lightly browned. Serve the chips warm or cold.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In your fast paced world of cell phones, social media, and busy schedules, you may be distracted a lot. When you start a relationship, try to focus more of your attention on your partner. This means you should put your cell phone down and stop texting while you are with your partner. This will let your partner know that you are in the moment and want to be as present as possible. This will help make your relationship stronger and last longer. When you are in a relationship, you will be spending more time together than you did when you were just dating. This means you need to make time for each other in your weekly schedule so you can enjoy your new relationship. Your time together doesn’t need to be elaborate or extremely thought out. A relationship means you can do everyday things together as well, like making dinner in and watching a movie on your couch. This doesn’t mean you should be at your partner’s beck and call. Keep a little mystery in your relationship. Don’t agree to every date your partner sets. Instead, switch it up and keep your partner wanting more. When you are in a relationship, you want hear from your partner more often. This means that you may call your partner just to talk. When you are dating, you likely only called if you were trying to set up a date and time to meet. When you transition over to a relationship, you will likely talk much more.  This doesn’t mean you have to be on the phone all the time. It just means that there are times when you want to hear your partner’s voice. You may also text or message each other more as well. When you enter into a relationship, try new and exciting things together. Go for a long hike in the forest. Take up mountain biking together. Go out dancing in the city. Take a trip across the country together. The great thing about changing to a relationship is that you have another person to do exciting things with. Compromise on what your activities will be. Relationships are a two way street, where each of your opinions matter equal amounts. When you enter into a relationship, you may want to introduce your partner to your family. If you are close with your family, consider having them over for dinner and introduce your partner to them. This will let your partner know that you care about them enough to meet your family and will also allow your family to get to know who you are in a relationship with.  Your partner may also want to introduce you to your partner’s family. Just be yourself and you’ll be fine. If you are not close to your family, you don’t have to worry about this step. It only matters if your family is important to you. When you are changing over to a relationship, you will want to tell those closest to you. Once you and your partner are an official couple, you should tell your friends. Go to group hang outs as an official couple and tell people that you are in a relationship. This doesn’t have to be a formal thing, just make it obvious that you and your partner are together. Being in a relationship does not mean that you have to like all the same things. You can do things with your partner you might not necessarily want to do as a compromise, you remember you are your own person too. Foster your own interests and let your partner do the same. This will make you both happier and give you something new to talk about when you are together. For example. if you don’t want to watch football with your partner and instead want to go to the gym, go to the gym. Your partner will be there when you get back.

SUMMARY: Focus more attention on your partner. Spend more time together. Call just to talk. Do new things together. Meet each other’s family. Tell your friends. Keep your own interests.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turning your anger inward can lead to serious health problems and letting it out by yelling at your loved ones can ruin your relationships. A better alternative is to let it out with a mighty scream. Get in your car and yell to the top of your lungs. Or, briefly shout into a pillow to let it all out. Whether you’re feeling hot (lashing out and shouting) or cold  (repressed and withdrawn) rage, a great way to release your anger is by destroying something--in an appropriate way, of course. Go to a “rage room,” if there’s one in your area.  Rage rooms provide a safe environment for you to smash and throw things and burn off steam. If you can’t locate a rage room nearby, buy a stack of cheap plates at the dollar store, go to a contained area like a garage, and throw them at the wall. Feels good, huh? Be careful about what you break. A plate is more replaceable than an heirloom vase. Aggressive outlets aren’t the best way to channel your rage. Still, punching a bag is much more constructive than punching a wall or someone’s face. Go to a nearby gym and have a turn at the punching bag. Or, shadow box by punching the air in front of you. While you’re angry, avoid boxing with an actual human, as your anger may cause you to do more damage than intended. If you don’t feel like hitting a punching bag, you can use other forms of exercise to let out your anger. Run, swim, go for a bike ride, take a hike, lift weights, or join a fitness class. Exercising helps burn off the extra cortisol that makes you feel angry. Humor can be helpful in defusing rage. Avoid taking yourself too seriously, and recognize that anger and rage can often be humorous. Using humor can help put your reactions and actions into perspective. For example, if you’re enraged because someone called you a scumbag, try and picture what an actual scumbag would look like. Think of the most humorous examples you can.

SUMMARY:
Scream out your frustration. Throw or break something. Have a go at a punching bag. Exercise. Use humor.