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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

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15 Jun 2023 14:09

Payment methods in a digital world

Written by James McCay

A new survey asks Australians, Canadians and Americans how they like to pay for things, how that's changed since COVID and whether they want more legal tenders.

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26 May 2023 12:02

Is your pet a fur-baby?

Written by James McCay

Are our pets equally as important as our own children and loved ones? A new survey by Compare the Market investigates just how much we value our pets.

a disappointed woman waiting in a medical waiting room with doctors in the background

12 May 2023 11:14

Elective surgery waiting times pain: Fewer patients being treated on time

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Statistics across Australia on a national and state-level show waiting times for elective surgeries are increasing, and fewer patients are getting seen on time.

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3 May 2023 15:09

World relocation wants 2023

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has done the research and crunched the numbers to find the most popular relocation destinations for 178 countries across the globe.

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3 May 2023 15:09

What are we sacrificing to save money on energy bills?

Written by James McCay

As energy bills and the cost of living rises, a Compare the Market survey reveals what Australians, Canadians and Americans are sacrificing to save money.

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3 May 2023 15:09

Snoring on Chores: Which countries aren’t taking care of their homes?

Written by James McCay

A new survey by Compare the Market reveals who is taking better care of their homes: Australians, Canadians or Americans. Read on to find out!

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3 May 2023 15:09

Our biggest health concerns

Written by James McCay

New data from Compare the Market reveals the top health concerns of Australian, American and Canadian adults, plus who we turn to for advice on health issues.

wind turbines on a hill with a title card overlay reading "Do people care about green energy?"

3 May 2023 15:09

Do people care about green energy?

Written by James McCay

A new Compare the Market survey investigates how people really feel about green energy and low carbon footprints. Do people really care? Read on to find out.

3 May 2023 15:09

The best countries for driving 2023

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers for 22 countries to find out which one is the best for driving and being a car owner in. Read on to find out more.

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3 May 2023 15:09

Chronically ill countries

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market crunches the data to index 50 different countries in regard to chronic illness based on disease prevalence and associated risk factors.

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2 May 2023 11:39

Countries with the most medical professionals

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the data across 41 countries to find which ones have the most doctors, nurses and medical graduates per capita.

A car being refulled with a title card overlay reading "Fuel Efficiency in Cars"

28 Apr 2023 13:27

Fuel Efficiency Over Time

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market investigates fuel efficiency improvements across some of the most popular car models in the world, and how much money they can save on fuel.

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