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Megan Leonhardt was a New York City-based senior writer at Fortune, covering workplace, money, and economic issues. As part of her beat, Megan analyzed how everyday consumers and businesses navigate financial challenges and emerging trends. Prior to her role at Fortune, Megan worked as a senior money reporter at CNBC, as well as previously holding reporting roles at MONEY Magazine, WealthManagement.com, and Law360. She is a graduate of the E.W. Scripps School at Ohio University.

A lifetime of caring for others is leaving mothers broke in retirement 
Personal FinanceA lifetime of caring for others is leaving mothers broke in retirement 
By Megan LeonhardtApril 26, 2023
How a millennial dad turned breeding millions of crickets into a $30,000 side hustle
SuccessHow a millennial dad turned breeding millions of crickets into a $30,000 side hustle
By Megan LeonhardtApril 25, 2023
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Personal FinanceChildcare is so expensive that families are spending a quarter of their income on it
By Megan LeonhardtApril 19, 2023
Companies that ditch degree requirements in favor of skills-based hiring could see an explosion of talent with 19x the workers
SuccessCompanies that ditch degree requirements in favor of skills-based hiring could see an explosion of talent with 19x the workers
By Megan LeonhardtApril 19, 2023
Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, but many generations surprisingly have thousands stashed away
Personal FinanceAmericans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, but many generations surprisingly have thousands stashed away
By Megan LeonhardtApril 19, 2023
Workers aren’t scared of a recession—they’re still looking for a new job
SuccessWorkers aren’t scared of a recession—they’re still looking for a new job
By Megan LeonhardtApril 18, 2023
American women are increasingly the breadwinner. But many are still in charge of childcare, cooking, and cleaning
Personal FinanceAmerican women are increasingly the breadwinner. But many are still in charge of childcare, cooking, and cleaning
By Megan LeonhardtApril 13, 2023
A young man sitting at home stressed by his mounting debts. His mother looks on
Personal FinanceParents are sacrificing retirement savings to set their Gen Z and millennial kids up for success, and it’s creating a ‘vicious cycle’
By Megan LeonhardtApril 11, 2023
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SuccessNo, ‘death priestess’ isn’t a hot new metal band. This millennial hopes it’s a $100,000 job as a spiritual mentor
By Megan LeonhardtApril 8, 2023
Millennial homeowners finally outnumber renters. But they still aren’t catching up to baby boomers
Personal FinanceMillennial homeowners finally outnumber renters. But they still aren’t catching up to baby boomers
By Megan LeonhardtApril 6, 2023
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SuccessThe surprising truth about asking for raises at work: Men are almost as unlikely to ask as women
By Megan LeonhardtApril 5, 2023
Millennials are finally feeling optimistic about their finances—probably because most got financial help from their families
Personal FinanceMillennials are finally feeling optimistic about their finances—probably because most got financial help from their families
By Megan LeonhardtApril 5, 2023
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SuccessCompanies are missing a big ‘pain point’ for working parents, and it’s causing some to leave the workforce
By Megan LeonhardtApril 4, 2023
How the 100 Best Companies to Work For reflect the ever-changing working world
MagazineHow the 100 Best Companies to Work For reflect the ever-changing working world
By Megan LeonhardtApril 4, 2023
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Magazine‘All layoffs are bad’: Recent Salesforce and Meta job cuts show even good severance packages won’t soften the blow for workers
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 30, 2023
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