Grandma once told me that moving ahead sometimes means looking back–a mantra that’s worked throughout her 80+ years, and one that we also adopt. So, with that in mind, it’s time for our monthly round-up of our (and reader’s) favorite tips and tricks for frugal and fun living. This outing, LifeStyler‘s editors give you the low down on money management, cheap socializing, budget spending, and affordable living. Keep checking in for more in-depth interviews, videos, and tips on financially navigating this wonderful city in which we live.

Craiging your Apartment: Furnish your Pad for Under a Grand - Furnishing an apartment for less than your monthly paycheck can prove to be quite an obstacle. Here are 4 steps in optimizing your time bargain hunting on Craigslist.

How I Cut my Food Spending from $600 to $400 – Amending budgets is no fun, but when it puts a couple of extra Franklins in your wallet each month – it’s worth testing out. Check out how we reeled in our food spending to save $200 a month on groceries and expensive meals.

Neighborhood Watch: Bed-Stuy - The first of an ongoing series on affordable living in New York City, LifeStyler talks to long-time resident and neighborhood blogger, Bed-Stuy Banana for a little insight into what makes this Brooklyn hood such a fantastic find.

Wesabe, Buxfer, and Mint: Which Web-Based Financial Management Site is Best – We take a look at the top three online financial management sites to find out the strengths, weaknesses and overall usability. Find out where you should be managing your money.

Looking the Part: Building a Professional Wardrobe – After rent, bills, and student loan payments, it can be hard to scrape up enough cash to buy a blazer to mark your spot as a strong, career-minded adult. We hear your pain, and we’ve got 4 tips to help you build your wardrobe into that of a power player.

The $4 Martini – Partying on the Cheap – Tired of those overpriced Manhattan martini bars with their $16 drinks and outrageous covers? Well, so are we – so we hunted down the best booze bargains we could find. Check out 5 bar specials that will get you tanked for less than $20.

The Side Gig: Capitalizing on Your Skills – Learn how to bring in extra income by pimping out your marketable skills. We cover 5 alternative income ideas that will pocket you some extra dollars each month.

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