The Investing Academy

Stop wondering how to invest and finally start growing your money.

Your hard-earned money is being eaten into by inflation, high fees, terrible funds and forgotten pensions. Discover the step-by-step blueprint, tailored to your situation and with 1-on-1 support, and have it all sorted in just 4 weeks.

It's time to get it right, whether you're employed or self-employed.

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Joanna

Investing Academy, Cohort 2

"My money grows while I'm sleeping now. One month I gained Β£600, that's two extra shifts for me as an NHS nurse."

Β£4,000 to Β£8,500in a year

Knowing what to do isn't the same as doing it.

If you've watched my videos, you already know some of this. Most of it is out there for free somewhere.

So why pay for this?

Because most people don't have the time to cut through the noise and the jargon, and work out what they should actually do.

And even then, the same worries stop them:

  • Isn't it risky?
  • What if I do something wrong?
  • How do I pick from so many options?
  • What does all the jargon mean?
  • Am I paying too much in fees?
  • Is my pension any good?

It gets put off. Maybe for years.

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You don't need more information. You need the right information, in the right order.

Step by step, with 1-on-1 support for your situation and questions. So you don't just learn what to do. You actually put it into action.

You can't afford not to invest

Isn't investing risky? Isn't it just gambling?

Yes, there's risk. But done properly, it isn't gambling. And there's risk in doing nothing too.

Leave your money sat in cash and the longer it sits there, the more you lose to inflation and the further behind you fall.

Over the long term, that's arguably the bigger risk. Move the sliders below to see the impact.

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Elin

Investing Academy, Cohort 2

"You've taken me, someone who has wanted to invest for years but been too scared to, to an actual investor!"

Too scared to startto an actual investor

Where you'll be in 4 weeks

Right now

  • You know you should be investing, but it feels overwhelming, so you keep putting it off
  • Your money's sat in cash, losing value to inflation
  • There are endless platforms and funds, and you're worried about picking the wrong one
  • You've got workplace pensions you've never really looked at
  • Part of you still worries it's risky, or basically gambling

By the end of the 4 weeks

  • You've got a plan you actually understand
  • You're using the right platform, accounts and funds, paying low fees and less tax
  • You understand all your pensions, and they're cheaper, simpler and in the right funds
  • You're investing every month on autopilot, and know what to do when markets drop
  • Your money's working towards your financial goals (and your kids', if you have them)
  • Everything's sorted, giving you peace of mind, more time back and one less thing to worry about

Student story

Ian went from not a single penny invested to a SIPP and an ISA, in four weeks.

Before the course, Ian had nothing invested outside his workplace pension, and no idea what was even out there. In his own words, he was unsure, hesitant and super risk-averse. Within the four weeks, he had a full setup.

  • Now has an emergency fund, a SIPP, and a Stocks and Shares ISA matched to his level of risk
  • Moved his workplace pension out of its default fund into a lower-cost one
  • Up 20% after one year

Ian S

Investing Academy, Cohort 4

"If anyone is unsure, hesitant, or super risk-averse, I was all three, and I couldn't have been happier to take the plunge."

Β£0 to SIPP + ISAin four weeks

Ryan King, founder of Making Money Simple

Hey, I'm Ryan

I'm a Chartered Accountant, author of Stop Waiting, Start Investing, and a firm believer that investing doesn't need to be complicated.

Nine years ago, I hadn't invested a single penny. When I finally started, I made every mistake in the book: high fees, picking individual stocks, not using an ISA, trying to time the market. It cost me thousands.

Today I've got a Β£200,000+ investment portfolio that grows on autopilot each month, using an approach that genuinely couldn't be simpler.

That's why I created The Investing Academy: so you can skip the trial and error, avoid the costly mistakes and get it right first time, whether you've never invested a penny or have been investing for years.

Over the next 4 weeks, you'll gain the understanding to invest your hard-earned money with confidence.

Kieran

Investing Academy, Cohort 2

"I went from not having the slightest clue about investing or how to start and now I'm investing into a S&S ISA and I've taken control of my own SIPP."

No clue where to startto an ISA and his own SIPP

What's included

Personalised 1-on-1 support

Direct access to me on WhatsApp, to ask as many questions as you like, whenever you like. I reply the same day, often with voice notes you can listen back to, and I'll help with your specific situation, not a generic answer or some AI-generated waffle.

A run of WhatsApp voice notes from Ryan answering a student
The Stocks and Shares ISAs lesson in the Investing Academy, with the rest of Step 2 listed beside it

90+ video lessons

Over 7 hours of short, exclusive, jargon-free lessons, released week by week. Watch on demand, at your own pace.

A live workshop, looking at where a global fund is invested, with students on the call

Two live workshops

Live Q&A and reviews of real portfolios and index funds. They're recorded, so you can watch them back.

The Academy Assistant pointing a student to the right lesson, with another question on which accounts to use

24/7 Academy Assistant

An AI assistant trained on every lesson, giving you plain-English answers in seconds and pointing you to the right video.

Private WhatsApp group

Ask questions, be held accountable and stay on track as the weeks progress.

The Investor's Toolkit

Cheat sheets and checklists unlocked as you go, turning each lesson into practical action that you can take each week.

Lifetime access

Keep the lessons, the workshop recordings and any new content I add to the course, forever.

Plus Β£229 of bonuses

BonusPortfolio tracker spreadsheet on a laptop

Portfolio Tracker

Track all of your accounts and investments in one place, and see your whole portfolio at a glance.

Worth Β£30Included

BonusPersonal finance spreadsheet on a laptop

Personal Finance Spreadsheet

Track your income, spending, savings and investments, and see where your money is actually going.

Worth Β£20Included

BonusA live mentorship call on a laptop

1 month of Mentorship

You're not on your own once the course ends. Four more weeks in my mentorship group, with direct access to me for anything you're still sussing out.

Worth Β£179Included

Personalised 1-on-1 support that goes above and beyond

I reply the same day, often with voice notes you can listen back to. No question is too small or too silly, and every answer is about your situation.

WhatsApp message from Ian S about voice note replies
Ian S, Cohort 4
WhatsApp message from Ian B
Ian B, Cohort 7
WhatsApp message from Fran about the 1:1 support
Fran, Cohort 4

Student story

Scott combined his old workplace pensions into one low-cost SIPP, and stopped paying "ridiculous fees".

Now Scott manages his own investments, with his old workplace pensions in one place and a Stocks and Shares ISA working for him too.

  • Saving Β£10,000s+ in "ridiculous fees" by taking control himself
  • Consolidated several workplace pensions into one low-cost SIPP, now up 39%
  • Finally opened a Stocks and Shares ISA

Scott

Investing Academy, Cohort 1

"Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can."

Several pensionsnow one low-cost SIPP

How the 4 weeks work

A couple of hours a week. Here's exactly what happens after you sign up.

1

When doors open

You sign up

Your place is confirmed, and you'll get an email confirming this.

2

The day before you start

You get everything you need

I'll email you all of the details and relevant links.

3

Week 1

Lay the foundations: index funds and the power of compounding

Week 1 lessons unlock, with new lessons each week after that. You can message me on WhatsApp whenever you like and as often as you like.

4

Week 2

Build your system: your platform, accounts and actual investments

Live workshop 1

5

Week 3

Put it to work: handling crashes and managing your own portfolio

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Week 4

Complete your system: master your pensions and ISAs, plus accounts for your kids

Live workshop 2

7

After the 4 weeks

You join my mentorship group for a month

Four more weeks of support for anything you're still sussing out.

Can't make a workshop? Both are recorded, so you can watch them back whenever you like.

See the core lessons from each week

Week 1

  • How compounding worksWhat most people get wrong, and how to project your future pot.
  • The myths that stop people investingThe misconceptions that keep people from starting, or starting but getting it wrong.
  • Living off your investmentsHow you'll eventually draw on your money long term.
  • Why low-cost index funds and ETFsThe tools behind simple, hands-off investing.

Week 2

  • Choosing your platformHow to pick the right one and avoid hidden fees that can cost you Β£10,000s.
  • ISAs, pensions, SIPPs and LISAsWhich accounts to use for your situation, and in what order, whether you're employed, self-employed or run your own business.
  • Choosing your fundsHow to pick global and US index funds and ETFs, including my personal shortlist.
  • Your first investmentA step-by-step walkthrough, so you do it with confidence.
  • Live workshop 1Q&A, plus live reviews of portfolio setups and specific funds.

Week 3

  • Growing to six figuresHow to scale your portfolio over time.
  • Handling market crashesWhy they happen, how to be prepared, and why now isn't a "bad time" to invest.
  • Managing your portfolioLump sum vs drip-feeding, rebalancing, and what to do each month.
  • My biggest mistakesWhat cost me thousands, so you can avoid it.

Week 4

  • Mastering your pensionsConsolidating old pots, cutting fees, switching funds and making the most of all of your pensions.
  • Beyond index fundsA sensible way to add extras, including crypto and gold.
  • Investing for your kidsUsing Junior ISAs and Junior SIPPs to give them a head start.
  • Staying the courseHow to keep going for the long term.
  • Live workshop 2Q&A, plus live reviews of real investor portfolios.

Student story

Will makes investing content and has Β£40,000+ invested. He still found the course really helpful.

Will was sceptical of courses, after seeing plenty of get-rich-quick schemes sold through them. Taking this one changed his mind.

  • Already investing, with over Β£40,000 invested
  • Makes investing content himself
  • Recommends it if you find it hard to stay disciplined piecing it all together from free videos

Will

Investing Academy, Cohort 8

"My mind has been changed about courses."

Β£40,000+ investedand still found it helpful

Real people making real changes

Complete beginners, people sitting on cash, and people who'd been investing for years.

Rob, 40

Cohort 1

"I'm just the average working Joe with no background in finance. I can't thank Ryan enough."

Lower fees, and the whole family now investing

  • Moved his pension into a lower-cost global fund, saving 0.51% a year in fees
  • Switched his ISA to a cheaper platform, saving another 0.45% a year
  • Set his wife up with her own ISA, and opened Junior ISAs for both kids

Ian B, 43

Cohort 7

"This course completely cured my investing anxiety. I finally feel 100% confident."

Years of Cash ISA savings, finally invested

  • Moved his Cash ISA savings into a Stocks and Shares ISA in low-cost ETFs
  • Moved his workplace pension, his biggest pot, into a higher-growth fund
  • Tracking down an old pension to bring into his SIPP

Joanna, 38

Cohort 2

"A bit hesitant to enrol at first due to the fee, but I said the fee would be nothing compared to what I can learn. … It's the best money I have spent so far."

From random stock picks to 80% in ETFs

  • Automated her monthly investing as part of her payday routine
  • Helped her husband sort out his pensions
  • Opened a Junior SIPP and Junior ISA for her daughter

Ian O, 53

Cohort 6

"Even though I am early 50s and been investing since 1995… I'm really glad I did, as it covered so much and reminded me about things I've probably overlooked in the past like how much fees can affect your pot."

30 years of investing, and he still cut his fees

  • Moved his pension to a lower-cost provider
  • Opened a new ISA, again with lower fees
  • Reviewed his whole setup and made changes, after nearly 30 years of investing

Leanne

Investing Academy, Cohort 6

"Now I feel fully in control and knowledgeable about where my money is and how retiring one day will actually be possible."

Fully in controlof where her money is

Is this right for you?

It's not for you if

  • You're looking for a get-rich-quick scheme
  • You can't commit a couple of hours a week for four weeks

This is for you if

  • You're new to investing, or you've dabbled but want to do it properly
  • You've got money sitting in cash that should be working harder
  • You've got old or scattered pensions you've never got round to sorting
  • You want a clear, step-by-step system, not random tips and conflicting information
  • You want to know exactly which platforms, accounts and funds to actually use
  • You want 1-on-1 support and someone to keep you accountable, not just a stack of videos
100%money-back guarantee

And if you're still on the fence…

Try it. If it's not for you, get your money back.

My side of the deal

If the course doesn't meet your expectations, just let me know and I'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Why I offer it

I'd rather you decide with nothing to lose, and I'm confident this pays for itself.

A risk-free investment. Pun intended!

Join the waitlist

Your investment will pay for itself, many times over.

The Investing Academy

Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to hear when the next cohort opens.

Everything you get

  • 4 weeks of personal 1-on-1 support for your situation
  • 2 live workshops, with live Q&A and reviews of real portfolios
  • 90+ video lessons, with lifetime access
  • 24/7 Academy Assistant, private WhatsApp group and cheat sheets & checklists
  • Β£229 of bonuses, including 1 month of Mentorship after the course

What you'll get sorted

  • Peace of mind, knowing your money's working for you in the right place, not sat in cash losing value to inflation
  • Your low-fee platform and funds picked, and you'll actually understand them
  • The right accounts, used in the right order, saving you tax
  • Your pensions simplified: fees cut, funds switched, and old pots found and combined
  • A simple system you can manage yourself, whatever the markets do
  • And a lot more, including investing for your kids and how to eventually live off your investments

100% money-back guarantee

If the course doesn't meet your expectations, just let me know and I'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Frequently asked questions

When does it start?

The Academy is closed right now. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to hear when the next cohort opens.

The lessons are pre-recorded and released each week, so you can go at your own pace. There are two live workshops during the course. They're recorded, so you can watch them back if you can't make it.

You get lifetime access to everything, including any new content I add to the course.

Why pay when your YouTube is free?

Because knowing what to do and actually doing it are two very different things.

The videos give you the information. The course cuts through the noise and takes you through it step by step, in the right order, so you can put it into action for your situation. And you've got 1-on-1 support from me the whole way through, for any questions along the way.

Most people come in knowing plenty and leave having actually done it.

What does the 1-on-1 support actually look like?

You can message me directly on WhatsApp at any point during the course, and I'll reply the same day.

I'll genuinely help you with any and all questions that come up, whether that's which account to prioritise, what to do with an old pension or anything else. No question is too big or too small, and you can message me at any point during the course.

Plus, you get 1 month of access to my mentorship after the course ends, in case there are still a couple of things you're sussing out. That means 8 weeks of 1-on-1 support in total.

What is the time commitment?

A couple of hours each week. You can spend more if you like, and ask me as many questions as you need along the way.

What's the 24/7 Academy Assistant?

It's an AI assistant trained on every lesson in the course. Ask it anything about the material and you'll get a clear, plain-English answer in seconds, any time of day, with a pointer to the right video.

It won't give you personalised advice (that isn't what it's for), but it's brilliant for getting your head round a concept quickly in between your 1-on-1 chats with me.

Do I need any investing knowledge?

No. The course is completely beginner-friendly. If you've got some knowledge or experience already, that's a bonus, but it isn't needed.

How much do I need to start investing?

The course works for any income level, and you can start investing with just a few pounds. We go through exactly how.

It's never been easier, cheaper or more accessible to start investing.

I'm already investing. Will this still help?

Yes. Plenty of past students were already investing, some with six-figure portfolios. The course helped them:

  • Switch to a better platform or app for their situation
  • Understand exactly where their money is actually invested
  • Simplify an overcomplicated approach
  • Cut unnecessary fees
  • Reduce their tax bill by using the right accounts
  • Take control of their workplace pension and consolidate old pots
  • Open investment accounts for their children
What if I'm older? Is it too late?

I won't lie to you: starting earlier helps, because your money has more years to compound. But it's far better to start later than never.

Even in your 40s, 50s or 60s, you can start investing, take control of your workplace pension and build up your retirement pot. Lots of people who have gone through this programme in the past have been in their 40s and 50s.

What if I don't find it useful?

Your place comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you don't find the course useful, just let me know and I'll give you a full refund.

More past reviews

Dean

Cohort 8

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I've learned more from you in the last three weeks than I have the last 30 years about pensions. 4 weeks ago I didn't know any of this. It's a nice feeling!

I can't thank you enough. You're massively over delivering on what I paid. I'm starting to feel guilty about the value you've given me and what I've actually paid you.

Kieran

Cohort 2

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The course is brilliant. It's unbelievable value for potentially life changing knowledge!

Ryan takes a genuine interest in your situation and is brilliant in the group chat and 1 to 1 chats. He makes sure you understand everything and any questions you have, no matter how small or big he will answer them rather than just give a generic reply. I 100% recommend this programme, best money I've spent in a long time.

Rach

Cohort 6

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The course has been amazing! So informative and so easy to follow, especially for someone like me who zones out easily and can find information (especially new) difficult to digest and actually remember.

The short videos are perfect and the weekly summaries are so helpful, I'm definitely feeling more confident going forward and looking forward to growing my investments!

Kirsty

Cohort 5

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Ryan helped me improve my investment strategy, get my SIPP properly sorted, and showed me how to make full use of all the available tax advantages.

Ryan was exceptionally helpful and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure everything was clear and tailored to my situation. His knowledge, patience, and practical guidance made a huge difference, and I left feeling far more confident about my financial future.

I can't recommend Ryan's investing workshop highly enough. Honestly, everyone should join it.

Gary

Cohort 3

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Before your book or the course I hadn't invested at all. Now, whether the market's been up or down, I've continued to invest every month.

It gave me the confidence to actually start, and to keep going.

A year on

During the course I decided on a platform and towards the end of the course I invested in a global ETF. I transferred some more from a Cash ISA and then invested most months since, and whenever I get money I add random amounts per month.

Loz

Cohort 8

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It's so nice and refreshing to have something broken down so simply. You have a great way of explaining things. You know how knowledgeable you are and you just have a great way of simplifying things and not making it complicated and linking things together.

Really appreciate how hands-on you are. With some courses, there's a course, you digest the content and that's it. You never speak to the person that's actually running it and doing it, no live workshops and no access like voice notes. Which I think is really great about this course.

Charlie

Cohort 7

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I took Ryan's course with a view to expand a very basic understanding of investing into global, passive trackers. I leave the course with a full understanding of different investment accounts and platforms, a strategy of how to invest and the confidence to move my private workplace pension into a SIPP to control where the money is invested.

The breadth of content, smooth delivery style and constant 1-1 support is effectively a degree crash course in 4 weeks. Couldn't recommend it any more as a means to debunk a confusing financial world.

Vicky

Cohort 3

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Ryan's course was amazing. It was so informative and he knows his stuff. I read Ryan's book beforehand, which is an easy read and started me investing.

The lives were great but also the personalised chats we had throughout were so useful, and no question was a silly one. I am so much clearer now on what my plan is as a 46 year old (it's never too late) and that is all to Ryan. I will be recommending his course to everyone.

Samia

Cohort 7

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Ryan has been an amazing mentor and a constant source of support throughout this course. It's honestly one of the best courses I've ever been on. I've learned so much in such a short space of time.

What I appreciate most is that he doesn't waste time with unnecessary theory. Everything is relevant, straight to the point, and focused on how we can apply it to our own lives.

Every question I've asked has been answered thoroughly, and Ryan has always taken the time to respond via WhatsApp, which has been incredibly helpful.

Rob

Cohort 1

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It's been a fantastic workshop and I will recommend it to all my family and friends. Your support both during the workshop and through the other channels has been invaluable and has made me look at all my finances, which will no doubt save me a fortune in the long term just in the fees alone! Thank you so much again.

A year on

It's all because of you, the kids' investments are doing well too and I am enjoying teaching them the world of investing at ages 11 and 14. Apparently I am boring daddy (all Christmas and birthday money goes into the account), but I match what they put in so they will be better off in the long run.

Simon

Cohort 2

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I started following Ryan online and shortly after attended his online course. I had no idea where my pensions were from old companies and I probably didn't even value them to be honest! Since taking the course, I've managed to access all my old pensions from previous companies, consolidate them into one pot and gain real control over my money.

I then chose a pension provider that is user friendly and gives me the option to put my money into funds that work for me.

Thank you for starting me on the investment journey, it's already paying dividends (pun intended)!

A year on

Stocks ISA: +33.37%. Pension: +22.41%. Mental. So good!

Alex N

Cohort 1

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Investing was something I'd been worried about for a while. There's constant pressure to start as early as possible, yet it seems quite intimidating. That's where Ryan came in.

I feel a lot more comfortable about my financial future as a result of his guidance.

A year on

Before: renting and living in London where the majority of my income was going to rent, and not a lot of confidence with my saving. Uneducated about the type of accounts and what an ISA or stocks and shares were.

Where am I now: bought my first house, massively helped by the Lifetime ISA. Consistently investing month on month into the same index fund. A fully fledged emergency fund. Confident about any dips and peaks seen in the stock market and clear on how my pension works.

Nathan

Cohort 6

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I started the course with some decent knowledge already from previous studies, but, with little real life application. Throughout your 4 week course there was several handy recaps for me alongside plenty of new information and tips to learn as I went, all of which I found you explained in sufficient detail whilst also keeping it simple enough to not be overwhelming! The fact the course could be done at my own pace was a big bonus.

In summary, I've: 1) calculated my asset allocation (sounds fancier than it is, I know!) 2) accessed and adjusted 2 pension pots based on my personal risk tolerance 3) opened a high-yield savings account acting as an emergency fund 4) pulled the trigger on a lump-sum investment into my S&S ISA which I'd been debating for some time but now felt more confident to do so.

The course was money well spent and I've already recommended it to others, cheers!

That's the end of my sales pitch.

So, are you finally ready to stop wondering and start investing?

Four weeks from now, your investments will be sorted and running on autopilot, so you can stop worrying about them and get on with your life. And I'll help you every step of the way.

Join the waitlist

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This is education, not financial advice, as I'm not a financial adviser. When you invest, your capital is at risk and the value of your investments can go down as well as up. Figures and results on this page are real, but they're not guaranteed.