It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to turkey, pumpkin pie, and lots and lots of holiday gift shopping. In a soured economy, many folks are looking to scale back on big ticket purchases, but that doesn’t mean that you need to distribute crap gifts.

There are plenty of gems available this holiday season that will bring smiles and cheer to thhe recipients, so we tapped Scott Steinberg, publisher of the wonderfully informative Digital Trends, for his suggestions for kick ass presents that you can purchase for under $100.

Thanksgiving is only days away and you may have been too busy tying up loose ends at the office before the long weekend to think about what your plans are for T-day. Don’t fret just yet, Jeanette Pavini, Coupons.com’s Household Savings Expert has you covered for last-minute tips that’ll help you plan and save money.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it’s about time you start thinking about the main attraction: the turkey. You can have all the sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce you want, but it’s not Thanksgiving without that delicious centerpiece.

Here are some NYC supermarkets and what they’re charging for their birds. Gristedes and Pathmark have the cheapest at $1.49 per pound. So pick up that phone and start calling in your orders if you want to skip the madness or make sure you get there a few days before the big day.

You have your own phone plan, you pay your rent, and you started to hack away at that credit card debt. But do you do your own taxes?

Personally, my goal for the next year is to finally learn enough about finance to not have to have my father do my taxes for me. I know you may be rolling your eyes at the thought that a 24 year old still doesn’t have control of her finances, but I know I’m not alone. In fact, a 30 year old co-worker had to make a quick trip to her hometown in Virginia so she could do her taxes with her father.

Thanksgiving is a day for football, family, friends and most importantly: food. So whether you’re hosting the big dinner at your humble abode or heading to the in-laws, you need to come up with something delicious. Here are some recipes to accompany your turkey or satisfy your sweet tooth after your hefty meal-and they’re all under $5.

Penny-pinching PC purchasers whose fancies lean toward budget computing have enabled netbooks (low-cost, lightweight PCs that typically cost anywhere from $350 to $500), to become the fast growing segment in the portable computing marketplace. If you more of a desktop person, however, you may be thoroughly surprised at just how much computer you can get for $329–a slick PC about the size of a hardcover book. Allow me to introduce you to the Acer AspireRevo R3610-U9012.

We know of plenty of major fields of study: Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology. But there’s one study I wish they would have taught me more about in college: Broke-ology-the study of being broke. It comes from the great mind of Ennis King, played by Francois Battiste, in the aptly-titled production now playing at the Lincoln Center Theater.

Times Square has more than confused tourists, overpriced t-shirts, and flashing lights. The now-pedestrian-friendly neighborhood is kicking off this morning with a celebration of free wi-fi access thanks to a partnership with Yahoo!.

Don’t get down about the cold city streets forcing your back indoors, because Brooklyn Bowl has sweet deals that will warm up your heart and not your credit card.

For the entire month of November, take advantage of Brooklyn Bowl’s free bowling from 6pm to 7pm. Not only do you get an hour of free bowling, but shoe rentals are free too. The only catch is that the “Very Happy Hour” offer that takes place Monday-Thursday is limited to four people a lane.

A couple of days ago, The Gothamist wrote about how opposition to Wal-Mart within the NYC area has decreased from 68% 2 years ago, to 56% this year. Not surprisingly, I’m sure a need for jobs has given the corporation a bit of a rosier reception from many locals.