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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 man walks past a sign that says “Now Hiring.”
The jobs report appears disappointing on the surface—but we’ll get a more complete picture in the coming weeks
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 7, 2022
Portrait of a Senior Businesswoman
HealthMeet today’s retirees: Women over 65 who fled the workforce over COVID fears
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 6, 2022
Customers wearing protective masks shop at the farmers’ market.
HealthExperts say Omicron may bring a ‘level of herd immunity’—but not for long and likely at a terrible cost
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 5, 2022
Gen Zers are paying around 4 times what boomers pay in checking account fees
FinanceGen Zers are paying around 4 times what boomers pay in checking account fees
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 4, 2022
The Great Resignation rages on as a record 4.5 million Americans quit
The Great Resignation rages on as a record 4.5 million Americans quit
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 4, 2022
How Fauci and other health experts are recommending Americans ring in the new year
HealthHow Fauci and other health experts are recommending Americans ring in the new year
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 29, 2021
FDA says antigen COVID tests may be less effective at detecting Omicron—now what?
HealthFDA says antigen COVID tests may be less effective at detecting Omicron—now what?
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 29, 2021
Federal regulators could be rethinking the ‘contractor’ status of Uber and Lyft drivers and other gig workers
Federal regulators could be rethinking the ‘contractor’ status of Uber and Lyft drivers and other gig workers
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 28, 2021
A person waiting for luggage in New York City.
Travel & LeisureWhat to do if you’re stranded at the airport because of canceled flights
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 27, 2021
Travelers on line at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
HealthHow long will the Omicron airline collapse last—and when will U.S. travelers get back home
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 27, 2021
‘Senator Manchin and I are going to get something done’: Biden holds out hope that Build Back Better is still alive
Politics‘Senator Manchin and I are going to get something done’: Biden holds out hope that Build Back Better is still alive
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 21, 2021
Boston residents wait in line to receive a COVID-19 test.
HealthAn immunologist says a fully vaccine-resistant variant is ‘inevitable’—and offers advice on how to protect yourself from highly infectious Omicron
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 21, 2021
President Joe Biden
HealthBiden tells Americans ‘this is a critical moment’ as Omicron cases double every two days and two vaccines may not be enough to protect you
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 21, 2021
A woman at an airport on Dec. 16.
HealthMedical experts say you should do these 3 things if you plan to gather or travel this week
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 21, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci wearing a mask.
HealthFauci says not all COVID tests are detecting Omicron, adding even more confusion to the holiday season
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 16, 2021
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