It’s that time of year when the weather turns crisp and the proud citizens of New York bundle up in their winter gear. But before we head off into the mother of all holiday seasons, let’s take a look retrospective look back at some stories from the past month.  Here are some of our favorite posts from around the net, as well as our more popular stories from October in this month’s Mashup.

One on One with Credit Karma’s Ken Lin – We spoke to the CEO and founder of Credit Karma, a new internet start-up that allows you to check your credit score whenever you want. We got the 411 on how the site works and where they plan to go from here.

The Under $60 Work Outfit - The Budget Fashionista showcased a great example of budget shopping with her $60 Work Outfit.  Find out how you can look fabulous for pennies on the dollar.

5 Well-Paying Careers You’ve (Probably) Never Considered – Now can be a rough time for students looking into future career paths.  With layoffs aplenty right now, the usual career paths may not be such an enticing route.  Check out these five career paths that are blossoming despite the recession.

8 Fun Recession-Proof Activities – You don’t have to stop your social life because of rising prices and stagnate salaries.  There are still ways to entertain yourself at home and around NYC –  even when you’re on a shoestring budget.  Check out our 8 recession-proof activities for some low-cost NY fun.

Six Benefits of Bill Consolidation – Consolidation doesn’t have to mean defeat.  There are many benefits of consolidating bills and we’ll take a look at six of them.  Take a look at them and get your finances under control and back on track.

Gotta Travel? Take the Bus! – With air travel sky rocketing (excuse the bad pun), it’s no wonder people are looking for alternate travel means.  Check out these four bus companies that are helping NY’ers ease the pain and costs of traveling.

Consumers Feel the Next Crisis: It’s Credit Cards – The New York Times takes a look at the credit card industry, and how the current economic situation is affecting the way they pick and choose lendees.

5 Simple Meals Made with Ramen – You may not be able to afford a fancy dinner, but that doesn’t mean that you have to spend five nights a week rotating between beef and chicken flavored ramen.  Take a look at our five fun and easy meal ideas to spice up that ramen.

Switching to Cheap Beauty Products – Drugstore spending can easily spiral out of control — especially for women purchasing makeup and beauty products.  Read up on how to trade in those expensive products for budget alternatives.

Work Out for Cheap: Alumni Gym Memberships – Gym memberships are super expensive these days, but staying fit and healthy is still a prime and valid concern for most people. Think you can’t have both?  It may be more possible than you think.  Check out our list of NYC alumni gym memberships.

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