When you need a new roommate to help cover half the costs of your midtown (or uptown or downtown) studio – because your previous roommate decided to skip out on the lease early to “find” himself somewherein Sumatra – Craigslist is likely the first place you look.

But Craigslist’s network of online communities isn’t limited to helping you hunt down your next live-in archenemy. The global Web site allows you to buy, sell and search for almost anything you can think of – goods, services, jobs, dates – just enter a word, and Craigslist is on the case.

It’s already the end of September, and once again we’ve compiled a mash-up of some of our most popular stories, as well as interesting and relevant posts from around the blogosphere. Keep reading to find out which stories made our Editors’ Choice this month.

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.

Quite often, when we’re taking our first baby steps into the world of the nine to five, our meager salary is barely enough to sustain our existence – not to mention leading somewhat of a social life. And after a while, the idea of a finding a part-time job to help cover bills can start to seem like a necessity. Unfortunately for most people, that means waitressing or bartending on the weekends giving them no down time to relax at home – or with friends, for that matter.