6 Money Saving Apps You Shouldn't Be Without

Though the state of the economy has improved considerably, we're still not out of the woods yet. Saving a few coins wherever you can and making sure not to waste money are still necessary to keep the recession's impact on you minimal. Those of you with iPhones, your ability to actively save money is right at your fingertips with these applications!

1. Kids Eat Free

The KidsEatFree application allows easy access to listings of restaurants that offer free meals to children in your area. For those of you with multiple children this application can be a godsend for curbing food costs. The app is especially useful if you select one KidsEatFree recommendation for lunch or dinner- and a different one for dessert.

2. Save Benjis

This little app allows you to run a check on certain products while you're shopping. The end result? You can compare the price in front of you to similar products listed online by retailers. This is your chance to find out if the deals at Walmart are nearly as good as they claim. A great money saving tool as long as you do the research before heading out so as not to waste gas money or time by switching stores.

3. Ebay Mobile

This Ebay app serves the dual purpose of giving you an avenue for good deals on an endless variety of products as well as giving you a venue for selling whatever you don't need around the house. Save money and earn money with Ebay Mobile! Easy to use and easy to profit from!

4. My Budget Money Management

With this handy app you can track your spending on a daily, monthly, or yearly basis. Take a close look at your expenses throughout the day and reflect on what you can alter to save money in the future- or use it to halt impulse buying. The My Budget Money Management app is perfect for giving you a fuller perspective on your budget.

5. Skype

If you haven't used or heard of Skype on your PC or iPhone then let this be a very pleasant surprise. Here you have the perfect method for saving your minutes by utilizing Skype's free calling service. The only condition is that the person you call also has the Skype app. It can be a real cash saver for those that like to stockpile there minutes and mostly speak to other iPhone users.

6. Cheap Gas

This app does exactly what it sounds like. It offers a directory of the local gas stations with the price of gas at each one. It's up to you to balance the amount you're willing to spend as well as how far you're willing to go to buy gas. Though only available in the U.S and Canada, it also offers directions to said gas stations!