Escape the Money Trap

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Growing wealth and freedom in a world that feels stacked against both.

Most of us were never taught how money really works — just how to earn it and spend it.

Escape the Money Trap is your weekly guide to achieving financial freedom through clear, actionable steps—no jargon, no hype

We explore:

  • Why working harder doesn’t always get you ahead

  • How inflation, tax and work quietly drain your income

  • Shifting from earning to owning

  • Education on concepts and tools such as investing and different asset classes (Index Funds, Bonds, Properties, Cash and Gold)

  • How to build a simple system using ISAs, Workplace Pensions and SIPPs to grow your long-term wealth whilst minimizing fees

  • Learning without jargon, complexity, or gimmicks

Just calm, clear thinking about money — told in stories, strategies, and mindset shifts.

What you’ll get by subscribing:

📬 A weekly post — part of a clear financial roadmap
📊 Free tools including:

  • The Asset Map - work out what you currently have

  • The Escape Calculator - see where investing could take you

  • 1-pagers on Index Funds & Asset Allocations

  • Top Trumps for understanding asset classes at a glance

  • And a full 9-step Escape Checklist


Subscribe now to start your escape.
The plan is real. The freedom is closer than you think.

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I’m enjoying the blog. It’s very helpful and simple to understand. I like the summary points at the end of each post. It’s really nicely written and I like your examples. Great work! Top of the class Ro!

“I’ll start spreading the word…You’d think people in my sphere would be hot on this stuff but you’d be surprised!

Really clear and easy to understand very friendly

Looking forward to part 2 already, You’ve got a great style of writing too

This is so good Rohit, looking forward to part 2 !

About Me

I’m a career changer. I spent seven years at Deutsche Bank in various technology roles before realising it wasn’t the life I wanted. So I retrained as a maths teacher — and I’ve now been teaching for over 12 years. It’s the best decision I ever made. I love the profession, and I genuinely feel I was born to do it.

A few years ago, I also realised something important:
I knew almost nothing about personal finance or investing.

So I started learning. Slowly, steadily, and from scratch — just like many of you.

Now, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, hopefully with some clarity, encouragement, and a focus on what actually works.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute personal financial advice. Everyone’s situation is different — if in doubt, speak to a qualified, regulated financial adviser.

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Financial freedom feels harder than ever — but it’s not out of reach. This is a clear path out of the money trap. A simple, actionable system to reach financial freedom — with tools that work in the real world.

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Former IT worker in banking, now a maths teacher. I never really understood how money worked—until I needed to. I’m sharing what I’ve learned about building wealth and avoiding financial traps, clearly and calmly.