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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

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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10 Jul 2025 15:24

Most EV Friendly Cities

Written by James McCay

New research by Compare the Market ranks 106 cities across the globe to find the most EV-friendly cities. Take a look at the results here.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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