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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

6 Mar 2026 10:00

Smart Home Hotspots in Australia and the USA

Written by James McCay

Where in the world has the highest percentage of smart homes, and where has the largest number of properties with cameras and alarms? Find out more, here.

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5 Mar 2026 09:13

Number of Power Stations

Written by James McCay

As the world shifts towards clean renewable power, several recent hiccups have had to delay the journey to net zero. Compare the Market reviews power station numbers across the world, to see which countries are closing more power stations than they're opening.

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2 Mar 2026 15:59

Number of Australians with medical debt rises 150%

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Steven Spicer

A new Compare the Market survey finds that 30% of Australians have medical debt - an increase of 150% on the year before.

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27 Feb 2026 11:24

Health Debt Survey 2026

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market's latest survey finds the number of people in Australia, Canada and the USA who have gone into debt for medical expenses has increased. Read the figures here.

27 Feb 2026 10:13

Power Outage Hotspots

Written by James McCay

Power outages are more common than you may think. Discover which areas are affected the most around the world, and the impact of power outages on households.

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25 Feb 2026 13:00

Cost-of-living cities index 2026

Written by James McCay

Compare the cost of living across cities in Australia, the US and Europe, analysing affordability and living expenses.

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25 Feb 2026 08:43

Where are the best locations for car enthusiasts?

Written by James McCay

We took a deep dive into the best US and Australian states for car enthusiasts, ranked by car performance tuning, car modification, road quality and more.

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24 Feb 2026 13:45

Leading causes of death in Australia and the US

Written by James McCay

From heart disease deaths to accidents, we look at the leading causes of death in Australia and the US.

24 Feb 2026 12:00

Pothole capitals around the world in 2026

Written by James McCay

Our study shows where drivers face the most potholes, how road conditions compare globally, and which locations rank among the worst road cities in the world.

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18 Feb 2026 12:31

Why living alone costs more energy

Written by James McCay

What is the singles tax? New survey data reveal that living alone drives higher energy, household, and electricity costs than shared living.

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18 Feb 2026 09:29

Which Countries Have the Highest Birth Rates?

Written by James McCay

Which countries have the highest birth rates? We explore the highest birth rate countries and how this may impact fertility behaviour and social structures.

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17 Feb 2026 10:50

The urgent care dependency report

Written by James McCay

Our new healthcare access survey reveals rising urgent care usage in Australia and how households decide between urgent care vs GP for non-emergency care.

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