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Why I Celebrate Every “No”
This morning I was out walking on deck, the sea air fresh and bracing, waves rolling out behind the ship. It struck me how similar life...
jamesamccullagh
Sep 291 min read


UW Amplify 2025: Why The Announcements Matter for Families This Winter
This month UW dropped some huge announcements at their Amplify 2025 conference - the kind that make you stop and think: why isn’t...
jamesamccullagh
Sep 82 min read


5 Myths About Switching Energy Supplier (That Just Aren’t True)
If I had a pound for every time someone said, “I’d love to switch but…” Well - I’d have switched to UW even sooner! Most people I speak...
jamesamccullagh
Jul 142 min read


How I Get Paid for Doing My Food Shop (and You Can Too)
No, it’s not a scam. No , it’s not a credit card. Yes, I was sceptical at first too. But here’s the thing: I genuinely get cashback every...
jamesamccullagh
Jul 72 min read


3 Easy Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills
(Without Changing Your Lifestyle) Let’s be honest - and I know we don't want to think about it in the summer - but no one wants to get to...
jamesamccullagh
Jun 302 min read


Why I Joined Utility Warehouse
(Spoiler: It Wasn’t For The Commission) I wasn’t looking for a new business. I wasn’t looking for a side hustle.What I was looking for…...
jamesamccullagh
Jun 232 min read


They Said No… Until They Saw the Boiler Quote
Real savings, real people, and why it’s never too late to switch. “We’ve been with the same suppliers for years. It’s just easier.” I’ve...
jamesamccullagh
Jun 172 min read
Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Check Your Bills
As a freelance musician, I’ve always had to be smart about money - especially in between gigs. That’s one of the reasons I started my...
jamesamccullagh
Jun 112 min read
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