There is usually a mix in every Super Bowl crowd: the ones there for the games, the ones there for the commercials, and the ones in it for the snacks. We don't judge your motivation for hanging out with friends during Super Bowl XLVI (that's 46 for you who never learned Roman numerals or are too lazy to add letters, natch). Whether you're hosting or in charge of bringing a tasty treat, read on for some suggestions for Super Bowl snacks.

Happy 2012 everyone! We've decided this is our year of abundance: money, friends, and good ideas (not necessarily in that order). To kick this year off in that spirit, we've worked together with awesome RFB aficionado Claudia Cooper to share her list of most appreciated resources (thanks for sharing, Claudia!). Read on to learn about free DVD rentals, saving on groceries, and more.

During the holiday season, you may find yourself welcomed into someone else's family. If you're going to spend the holidays with a family that's not your own, there can be some pressure associated with choosing thoughtful and affordable gifts. Never fear, RFB is here! Okay, that was super cheesy. Sorry. But we have put some thought into this so read on for ideas for little somethings for families.

We may not be having freak snowstorms, but it's still pretty chilly here in SoCal. Turning on that space heater can end up costing quite a pretty penny, so it's a good time to get a little more strategic about staying cozy. We've got some tips on getting the most warmth out of your budget this fall/winter season so you can save money on heating.

I just finished watching an episode of The Walking Dead and I can't help but put myself in their shoes. We might not be in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, but when your goal is to save money, one place to start is getting creative with meals, beginning with leftovers and excess food. Don't let it go to waste. Any good food that ends up in the trash equates to you having your money rot like those brain-thirsty zombies.

I’m borderline obsessed with getting the best deal and it’s a fact that buying in bulk can be a great way to save money. If you share a place with other people or team up with the apartment across the hall, that's even better! This is a great way to save cash and stock up the pantry or gear up for your next party (here in CA they have great prices on beer, wine and liquor - although I’m still a HUGE fan of BevMo!.) Because I love saving money, I’m a huge proponent of shopping at bulk discount stores.

My girlfriend and I tend to go to the movies in waves, so for these past four weekends we've been inspired by Warrior (5 stars, 4 thumbs up, we both loved it! Go see it and get motivated!!), MoneyBall (4.5 stars, 3.5 thumbs up, very solid, talk about creatively stretching a buck) and 50/50 (4.5 stars, 3.5 thumbs up, great performances, honest). We capped it off this movie spurt with Real Steel (Rocky with robots and I love Hugh Jackman, also it came out on my birthday...kismet!). More to the point, we didn't sign up for a paid reward program to save on this movie marathon. Here's why we're not fans.