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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.

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SuccessThe secret to getting workers off the sidelines
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 24, 2022
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Personal FinanceOnly 18% of federal borrowers paid their student loans during the pause. That could make things complicated when payments restart
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 22, 2022
The Great Resignation is sparking fears of a ‘Great Burnout’ that could cripple America’s workforce
SuccessThe Great Resignation is sparking fears of a ‘Great Burnout’ that could cripple America’s workforce
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 17, 2022
Jerome Powell isn’t too worried about a recession but sees an ‘unhealthy’ trend in the labor market
PoliticsJerome Powell isn’t too worried about a recession but sees an ‘unhealthy’ trend in the labor market
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 16, 2022
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SuccessWFH has killed networking as we know it. Here’s how Gen Z plans to adapt
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 16, 2022
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SuccessParents who quit their jobs because they can’t find adequate childcare face a 7% wage penalty
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 15, 2022
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Personal FinanceExpert advice on how to stay on budget as inflation makes basic necessities more expensive than ever
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 10, 2022
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SuccessCongress is increasing childcare funding by nearly $585 million—but it won’t fix the ‘sweeping, systemic problems’
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 10, 2022
The top 10 reasons employees say they are quitting their jobs, in order
FinanceThe top 10 reasons employees say they are quitting their jobs, in order
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 9, 2022
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SuccessMany companies are offering employees the benefit of online courses. Do they actually help your career?
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 8, 2022
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SuccessA 32-year-old social worker took a second full-time job working nights to get IVF coverage
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 7, 2022
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SuccessFertility benefits have become a major weapon in the war for talent
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 5, 2022
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Personal FinanceFreezing student loan payments helped boost borrowers’ credit scores
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 4, 2022
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SuccessEmployers are improving their childcare benefits, but it’s not nearly enough to stop the ongoing crisis
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 3, 2022
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Personal FinanceWealthier Americans are beating inflation, but the poorest are much worse off
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 28, 2022
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