Save 500 dollars in 30 days!

If you've ever tried to keep track of where your money goes, you've probably notice a few places where you could save a buck or two.

Financial experts say it's simple and you don't have to give up everything to make it happen.

You should starts with your bank statements.

Look at what you've spent in the past year in fees - and ask a bank manager to reduce or cut them entirely.

By cutting fees for not maintaining a minimum balance or not using direct deposit, you can save between 8 and 33 dollars per month.

You can save 25 dollars a month, just by getting an energy audit of your home and putting the recommendations to use.

Other tips include raising the deductible on your car insurance, which can save close to 40 dollars a month.

And planning your meals around what's on sale at the grocery story can slash a hundrer dollars of your monthly food bill.