Highly rated and engaging course that will take you from beginner to clicking invest.
Investing is something I have done through moneybox for a short time, however it's not something I really understood. However, from doing this course it has helped clear things up a lot more. I have a better understanding of what my money is doing and how I can get more out of it. It was really interesting understanding about my own investment profile and the type of risk's I would be willing to take.
I'm not great with sitting in long meetings and taking in lot's of information, however Leo made this much easier through keeping information simple and using games to keep me actively engaged. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, as it was simply brilliant.
I had a great time doing Leo’s investment course. I found it really engaging and clear to understand.
I was very cautious and scared about the idea of investing going into this as it was so unknown to me, but now I feel I understand much more and feel more confident in understanding the risks and how to know what’s right for me. I can’t fault the course and am really grateful for Leo delivering this - thank you!
I was interested in investing anyway and have dabbled slightly, however I didn't feel in a particularly informed position to be able to make accurate decisions.
In adult life, I've found I have enough about me to comprehend the basics of investing, but not the time to look into it properly, so having a course with an actual human who completely understands the world of investing, and being able to ask questions there and then, has been amazing to help me understand and build my confidence in the world of investing. Thank you.
Before becoming a maths teacher, I got my qualification and spent a few years working in financial advice. I noticed that most of the clients I saw had little or no knowledge of investing and fully relied on us to help them. Then I learned that most people don't have the luxury of an adviser.
Financial literacy isn't taught in schools. Proper financial advice is expensive and inaccessible for most people. That gap bothered me — so I built Real Life Money to do something about it.
Once I became a Maths Teacher, I knew that I now had the potential to really make a difference and combine that with Real Life Money to close the financial knowledge gap. For me, life has always been about people and purpose.
I'm a big believer in learning through enjoyment - so whilst these are serious and important topics, I want to see you walk away smiling - not only because you gained so much, but because you enjoyed yourself along the way.
Each session is 60 minutes, kept to a maximum of 12 people, and packed with practical activities — not just slides.
The foundations of investing
Deepen your understanding
Putting it into practice
Learning about money is more fun with a partner or friend. Book two places together and you’ll both save on the course fee. Plus, you’ll have someone to keep you accountable!
Most of us were never taught how investing works. This course is built for exactly that. We all want to maximise the potential of our money!
You've heard about ISAs and investments but never known where to start. This course is built for you — no prior knowledge needed, no stupid questions. Even if you have dabbled a bit, you will get lots out of it.
You save even just a little (eg. £25+) each month or you've got money sitting in a savings account - investing is for you. I'll show you the potential of your savings over the long-term and what you could do to maximise this potential.
There is so much information out there - who can you trust? This gives you a clear, structured path from zero to confident. Best of all, you can ask me questions along the way, and there's no such thing as a silly question!
"I knew nothing going into this course but Leo was clear and informative and I felt much more well informed and confident about how to invest by the end."
"Leo ran a brilliant session, it was very helpful especially as a beginner. He helped break a lot of things down and show how investments work and what is actually happening with your money.
The game was very fun as well, very helpful for a person like me who has a short attention span, it kept me engaged. Also helped that I won!"
"I'm so glad I did this - although wish I'd done it 20 years ago!! "
"This course was well delivered and clear for anyone wishing to understand more about their personal finances. I entered as a complete novice and left feeling like I had the tools to begin investing on my own."
"The clarity and simplicity of explanation was really good and very much appreciated. Anything that I was unsure about was answered clearly."
"My knowledge increased exponentially (which is what I would like my investments to do!)"
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No jargon. No silly questions. Just honest answers.
Absolutely — in fact, this course is designed specifically for people who feel like they know nothing. Most attendees arrive feeling uncertain or even a little embarrassed about how little they know. That's completely normal, and it's exactly why this course exists.
Even if you have a little bit of experience and have dabbled in investing before, you would still get a lot out of this course. It is never a bad thing to have an even better understanding of exactly what you are putting your hard earned cash into.
By the end of session three, you'll have a clear picture of how investing works, what your options are, and how to take your first steps with confidence. No prior knowledge needed whatsoever.
Less than you probably think. Many investment platforms let you start with as little as £1 a month, and some of the most effective long-term strategies involve small, regular contributions rather than large lump sums.
The course will walk you through realistic options at every budget level — whether you have £20 a month or £20,000 sitting in a savings account. The most important thing is understanding how it works, not how much you have to start with.
This course is financial education, not financial advice — and that's an important distinction. I won't tell you exactly what to buy, because everyone's situation is different, and recommending specific products is regulated activity that requires an FCA licence.
What I will do is give you the knowledge and tools to make those decisions yourself — confidently and independently. By the end you'll understand what to look for, how to compare options, and how to build a simple strategy that suits you. That's worth far more than being told what to do.
Yes — all investing carries some risk, and anyone who tells you otherwise isn't being straight with you. But risk is something you can understand, manage and plan around — and that's a big part of what this course covers.
We'll look at how risk and potential return are linked, why time in the market matters so much, and how to build a simple portfolio that matches your own comfort level. Most people leave realising that doing nothing — keeping all your money in cash — carries its own very real risk too.
By the end of the three sessions you'll understand why investing matters, how the main asset classes work, what ISAs and pensions are actually doing for you, and how to explore and compare real investment funds.
More importantly, you'll feel confident enough to open an investment account, make a decision, and actually get started — rather than putting it off for another year. One of my recent attendees said they wished they'd done it 20 years ago. You don't have to feel that way.
Fair question. I'm Leo — a secondary school maths teacher and qualified financial adviser. I spent years in financial services realising that only the already wealthy can afford financial advice and most of us just have to muddle through. Inevitably, we either make costly mistakes or we don't take action that could maximise the potential of our money. That gap bothered me, so I built Real Life Money to do something about it.
I always wanted to help people, as I know that gives me most satisfaction in my life. Being a Maths teacher is incredibly rewarding, but Real Life Money was setup to try and help adults navigate this scary and complicated world of personal finance.
I'm not trying to sell you anything. There are no products, no referral fees, no follow-up sales calls. Just three evenings of practical, honest financial education from someone who has seen both sides — the advice industry and the classroom.
YouTube is great, but it's also overwhelming — thousands of videos, conflicting advice, no way to ask questions, and no guarantee the person talking actually knows what they're doing.
This course gives you a structured, sequenced learning experience in a small group where you can ask any question you like without feeling judged. Every attendee so far has said that being able to ask questions as we went was one of the most valuable parts. That's something no video can give you.
Not at all. The sessions are deliberately interactive and practical — think investment simulations, group activities, and hands-on exploration of real platforms and funds, not someone reading off slides at you.
Groups are kept small (maximum 12 people) so there's plenty of time for discussion and questions. The aim is for it to feel more like a conversation than a classroom — approachable, engaging, and genuinely useful.
It's completely natural to have more questions once you start putting things into practice — that's a good sign it's all clicking into place. You're welcome to get in touch by email with general questions after the course.
If you'd like more personalised support, I also offer one-to-one financial education sessions where we can go deeper on your specific situation at your own pace.
The course is £75 per person for three sessions — that's three evenings of 60 minutes each, in a small group of no more than 12 people.
There are no hidden costs, no upsells, and nothing to buy afterwards. Just straightforward financial education at a price that reflects the fact that this stuff should be accessible to everyone — not just people who can afford a financial adviser.
