For years, it lived in the shadows of Ash’s crypto work, in videos and Discord discussions that didn’t quite fit in a Bitcoin-first world. But it was always there, waiting for the right time to stand on its own.
That time is now.
Where it started
Ash began investing back in 2015, long before finance content was everywhere. While serving in the RAF, he started with simple, hands-off investing through platforms like Nutmeg, learning the basics, making mistakes, and building real experience over time.
In 2016, Ash invested in Bitcoin. That decision changed everything.
It eventually gave him the freedom to step away from the RAF and become a full-time finance content creator. For years, his focus was primarily on cryptocurrency analysing markets, teaching risk management, and helping people navigate volatile environments without hype.
But alongside crypto, one thing never stopped: stock market investing.
ISAs, funds, dividends, long-term compounding, these conversations were always happening behind the scenes, inside private communities and Discord chats. They just never had a proper home.
Building credibility the hard way.
Ash founded Learning:Crypto, one of the first cryptocurrency education brands to offer CPD-accredited courses. This also tied into his Market Mobster brand, which is still running today, covering cryptocurrency content on YouTube.
That journey led to:
- Teaching 25,000+ people across multiple platforms
- Building a crypto audience of 73,000+ YouTube subscribers
- Growing to 44,000+ followers on X
Why Your Money Mate exists
Your Money Mate is where everything non-crypto finally gets the attention it deserves.
This is the home for:
- UK personal finance
- ISAs and tax efficiency
- Long-term investing
- Dividend income
- Wealth building without shortcuts
No noise.
No promises of overnight success.
No influencer nonsense.
Just clear explanations, real experience, and honest thinking built from over a decade in financial markets.
The Mission
Your Money Mate exists to make money feel less intimidating and more practical.
To help you:
- Understand how money actually works in the UK
- Make better decisions with less stress
- Build wealth steadily, not spectacularly
If you want fast wins and flashy headlines, this probably isn’t for you.
If you want calm, consistent progress, you’re in the right place