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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

Woman hiking with comprehensive travel insurance

19 Jun 2025 10:12

Aussies reveal they’re spending $10K over budget when on holiday

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

A Compare the Market survey reveals Aussies are spending an average of $10,000+ over budget while on holiday.

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16 Jun 2025 13:00

Holiday Spending Habits

Written by James McCay

A new survey explores Australian, Canadian and American travel budgets, what they've overspent on holiday, and how they're changing their plans to save money.

a woman who has health insurance with pre-existing conditions talking to doctor

13 Jun 2025 15:09

One-in-ten Australians are in debt for medical expenses

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Steven Spicer

A Compare the Market survey reveals the number of Australians who have gone into debt to pay for medical bills.

people running on treadmills in a gym

12 Jun 2025 11:29

Australia misses out on top 10 ranking in new active vitality index

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Steven Spicer

Compare the Market AU crunches the data and finds the Australia misses on a top 10 placement for longest and most active lives across the globe.

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9 Jun 2025 15:50

Active Vitality Index

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU crunches the data and finds the countries with the longest and most active lives across the globe. See the Active Life Vitality Index results here.

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5 Jun 2025 15:02

The cheapest cities for used cars in Australia

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market analysis reveals the Australian cities with the cheapest average prices for a selection of popular used car models.

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27 May 2025 09:00

Cheapest Cities for Used Cars

Written by James McCay

Not all cities have the same prices for used cars. Compare the Market AU analysis reveals the cities with the cheapest average prices for various countries.

Construction workers plastering a wall.

20 May 2025 11:03

Australian cities see the biggest annual jump in construction costs across the globe

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market finds Australian cities had the biggest increase to construction costs from 2024 to 2025 across the world. Read more here.

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19 May 2025 11:20

Building Cost Changes

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has gathered construction price change data for 2025, plus current average dollar amount figures for new residential homes. Read on here.

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29 Apr 2025 12:24

Health Debt Survey 2025

Written by James McCay

A new survey by Compare the Market explores how common it is to go into debt for medical expenses, and how much debt people have taken on. See the results here.

a bunch of monster mouths with the words "Most Common Nightmares"

15 Apr 2025 10:00

Most common nightmares

Written by James McCay

New research finds the most common nightmares in online searches across 15 different countries. You might want to hold onto your teeth.

kids playing games

3 Apr 2025 11:34

Australian school holidays increase kids’ screen time electricity costs by 133%

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Screen time during the school holidays could drive up your electricity bill, new research shows.

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