There is a huge difference between being stubborn and having your own opinion about any given topic. I have noticed that a lot of people are extremely stubborn when it comes to how they spend their money. We have ranted and raved so much about the living costs in London these days that it’s getting tiring. There is absolutely nothing you can do to cut down on those costs unless you stop paying for convenience.

Think about it, convenience is big money because it makes it easier for someone to use and something less for you to do but it all comes with a nice fat price tag. A lot of people around me still seem to think that you can buy a bus pass in London for one zone only, uhmm no, you buy one pass and you can use it in all six zones which will save you a few pounds by taking the bus from zone 2 into central London instead of taking the train or the tube. That is just one of many things you can do to put more money back into your pocket.

Others do not bother getting a Tesco Club Card or a Nectar card for when they do shopping at any of the big stores in London. Little do they know that every time you swipe that card for a purchase above £1 you get loyalty points. Those loyalty points add up quickly and you can redeem them for almost anything you like. A lot of people make use of the air miles feature the Tesco Club Card has while others like to stock up on Nectar points to get a free monthly shop.

Most things in London can save you a few pounds if you are willing to invest in a bit of time and effort to set it up right from the beginning and you’ll be smiling all the way the rest of the time. Make your own money stretch further and still live like a king.