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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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21 Mar 2023 13:55

Financially stressed countries index 2023

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the data to see which countries, from a list of 34, are the most and least financially stressed, based on multiple data points.

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13 Mar 2023 10:19

What motivates us to lose weight?

Written by James McCay

A Compare the Market survey of 3,000 adults from Australia, Canada and the USA looks at weight loss journeys, asking how people did it and what motivated them.

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27 Feb 2023 07:41

What would you sacrifice to buy a home?

Written by James McCay

A Compare the Market survey of Australian, Canadian and American adults to find out what people would be willing to sacrifice to try and buy a home.

22 Feb 2023 10:20

The Best Countries for Entrepreneurs

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market's index of 34 OECD countries determines which ones could be good for entrepreneurs, based on a number of data points. Read the results here.

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22 Feb 2023 09:55

Luggage lost and left behind

Written by James McCay

A Compare the Market survey of Australians, Canadians and Americans finds how many have lost their luggage while travelling, and whether they get reimbursed.

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14 Feb 2023 13:50

Home Security Concerns

Written by James McCay

A survey by Compare the Market finds most Australian, Canadian and American adults are concerned about break-ins, so how are we protecting our stuff from theft?

13 Feb 2023 13:30

Family holiday planning: The price difference between peak and off-peak seasons

Written by James McCay

We take a look at peak and off-peak prices for hotels and activities at some renowned family-friendly holiday destination across the world.

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13 Feb 2023 10:36

Expensive Family Holiday Destinations

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers and ranked 12 family-friendly holiday destinations based on prices for hotels, activities and other costs.

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6 Feb 2023 14:34

Australians less prepared to die than North Americans

Written by James McCay

A Compare the Market survey finds Australians are less prepared for death than Americans and Canadians when it comes to funeral plans and life insurance.

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3 Feb 2023 14:06

Best countries for hospital resources

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers and indexed 32 OECD countries to see which one have the best hospital resources, based on numerous factors.

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9 Jan 2023 15:16

Which countries love renovation the most?

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers to find out which country has the biggest interest in home renovation, on a per capita basis. Read on to find out.

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4 Jan 2023 15:50

Room to improve: Women’s satisfaction with healthcare access

Written by James McCay

A survey of 3,000 American, Australian and Canadian adults asked how they felt about government support for women's healthcare, plus their health priorities.

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