Work + Money

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You're the first one to jump on an opportunity today -- and the first one to win or lose big. Exactly how it affects your bottom line can't be predicted but you'll live to tell the tale. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Daily Grind Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Change is the only constant in life, but sometimes it doesn't happen at the pace you want. Things are moving along, Taurus, even if you can't see the telltale signs just yet. Your financial blessings are in the pipeline. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Career Strengths Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Everyone's standing around talking but no one is taking any action! If you're the only one taking notes, then you're in the best position to take

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Summertime is one of those times of the year that we can really go overboard with over spending. There's something about all that nice weather that makes us reach into our pockets and spend.

We have vacations, graduations, weddings, just to name a few of the reasons. But you don't have to go broke this summer trying to manage all these events and your well deserved down time. Follow these tips to better manage your cash this summer so you won't be broke by fall.

1. Plan Ahead

This tip might not help you this year as much as it will help you next year, but I have to share it. For those of you who read my newsletter regularly, you know I value planning. Events like birthdays, weddings and the like should be well thought out and planned for so you know you have the cash on hand.

Review what you spent last year and figure out if you have any special events coming up in the year ahead. Maybe Mom and Dad are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. If so, you know that you

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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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