Work + Money

Aries (March 21 - April 19) A spontaneous decision catapults you into new territory. You're on a whole new level but you won't have much time to learn the lay of the land. You'll have to hit the ground running, with no time for your usual thorough planning. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Numerology One-Year Forecast

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) The winds are changing but it's hard to tell what direction they are going to go in from one minute to the next. You can't afford to drop anchor -- but you can't afford to go this way and that, either! Try to find the current generated by someone bigger, moving forward. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Celtic Love Tarot Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Your ear is being talked off. Friends, asso

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) It's wise to do your research and explore all of your options, but it's also good to be spontaneous every now and again. If you see the perfect opportunity today, jump on it. Don't wait for further instructions from above! Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Extreme Makeover Tarot Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You have the uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach for good reason -- and it's not because you're hungry. You're about to get slammed, in one way or another. Plan for the best and prepare for the worst -- just like always. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Maya-Aztec Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Someone is all fired up over an idea and they want you to be, too. You're not risking a penny, thou

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See this here tote bag? It's been crashing on my couch with some of its friends all week, because.....we're all going to the BlogHer conference today in New York City!

In case you haven't heard, it's like only the biggest female blogging pow-wow in the country (just ask the President and his daughters).

Shine's Food Editor Sarah McColl (@sarahmccoll) and me, Piper, (@momstyleicons) will be on hand all day, looking starstruck and taking covert pictures of famous internet bloggers and pretending we're just texting someone. Is there any attendee you'd like to virtually meet or throw a question to at the conference? We'll do our best to track them down today send your love!

Just tweet us @YahooShine with the hashtag #blogher12. We're hi-jacking Shine's twitter account today and will be live-tweeting about the people we meet, the snacks we eat, and the crazy smart things women say about about the business of being read.

Are you going to the conference? Whoa, us too! Tweet us and we'

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When it comes to saving money, the tried and true methods of budgeting often prove to be most effective. Whether it be depositing loose change into a money jar or committing to the "envelope system" every month, I think it is safe to say we've all learned a thing or two about penny-pinching from the generations that came before us.

Another old-fashioned trick that's regaining popularity? The "Five Dollar Savings Plan." The plan itself couldn't be simpler - every $5 bill that comes your way goes into a special shoebox or coffee can, preferably stored in a place that won't tempt you to dip in when you need a little cash. After an allotted amount of time, count your $5 collection and prepare to be shocked by how much the stash adds up to!

Related: How to build a budget worksheet

People young and old swear by this plan for several reasons. A big one? The unexpected pay out. While this plan follows the same basic structure as saving coins in jar, the $5 bills add up with satisfying sp

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) You have no one but yourself to blame for your situation -- that's the down side of working alone. But the upside is that you have don't have to deal with people who don't share your vision. No one can hold you back but you today so set your goals as high as possible. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Karma Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You're interested in plodding along, but others want you to do something out of the ordinary. Ignore anyone on the sidelines -- if they can't put their own money where their mouths are, then why should you jump through their hoops? Stick to your own plans. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Priority Shuffle Tarot Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Someone you thought the sun

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