Today, you need to be more proactive about getting what you want — go right to the source, right to the person or people who can help you get where you need to go, meet that person you want to meet, or invest in that resource you need so badly. Making more aggressive moves might be hard at first, but once you get the hang of it, you will find that it creates some impressive results. People are receptive to hearing what you have to say, and they will respect your forthrightness.

The age-old question: who pays? If you’re a guy and want to exude the utmost class, you should always pick up the bill. Ladies, be a little old fashioned. If he wants to pay, let him. Don’t bruise his sensitive ego. And you’ll never go wrong if you play it egalitarian: Dutch all the way.

Forcing your partner out of their comfort zone may not be the best action at this time. Ask yourself if you’re really doing this for their benefit or because you’re feeling dissatisfied. Accept them as they are.

Drastic times call for drastic measures. You finally get your chance to show what you’re made of. Be bold and daring when it comes to money — investing, saving or just plain earning it.