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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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28 Oct 2025 14:34

Global Sick Day Index: Who’s calling in sick the most?

Written by James McCay

Many of us have pulled a sickie from work or school, but which countries worldwide see the highest rates of fake and real sick days overall? Find out with our global sick day index.

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27 Oct 2025 14:00

Dangerous Driving Confessions Survey

Written by James McCay

A new Compare the Market survey reveals the diving confessions of Australian, Canadian and American adults. How many run a red light, or drive and text? Read the results here.

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27 Oct 2025 11:44

The most expensive public transport in the world

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU reviews the most expensive public transport in the world for 2025, looking at national averages and city-specific data. View the results here for the cheapest and most expensive public transport.

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9 Oct 2025 14:21

Weather impact on energy usage

Written by James McCay

Is your energy bill rising? Explore how extreme weather events are driving global spikes in electricity demand and how you can meet increased energy costs.

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1 Oct 2025 15:16

The Healthiest Countries for Ageing

Written by James McCay

Discover the healthiest countries for ageing. Our index ranks the healthiest populations worldwide, highlighting where people age best due to multiple factors.

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25 Sep 2025 13:10

The Average Price of Moving Home

Written by James McCay

Are you thinking of upping sticks and moving home this year? Here's a look at the total cost of doing so in the US and Australia so you can budget properly.

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25 Sep 2025 13:10

Most Anxious Cities

Written by James McCay

Ready to find the most anxious cities worldwide? Our research explores how work stress, environment, and daily pressures can contribute to rising anxiety.

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18 Sep 2025 10:29

Global EV charging costs compared

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market crunches the numbers to find which countries have the cheapest costs to charge an EV, and which have the biggest difference between EV and fuel running costs.

2 Sep 2025 17:11

Life Expectancy of Elite Athletes

Written by James McCay

We’ve analysed global elite athletes’ life expectancy to determine the healthiest sports. Discover which sports promote the longest and healthiest lives.

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1 Sep 2025 10:30

Most expensive countries for car owners’ index

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU tallies up the numbers and ranks 26 nations across the globe to find the most expensive countries for car ownership. Check out the results here.

29 Aug 2025 10:54

Popular Pet Names

Written by James McCay

We reveal pet names trends of 2025, including the top dog and cat names in Australia and globally, along with the cultural and pop-culture influences shaping them.

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24 Jul 2025 11:05

Aussie cities ranked among the least friendly for EVs

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New research by Compare the Market finds Australian cities are some of the least EV-friendly in the world, out of a list of 106 locations across the globe.

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