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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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Success
The majority of Americans don’t feel employers provide fair workplaces—and it could lead to more resignations
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 30, 2023
Networking is the secret to getting ahead. But white men are still dominating the game
Success
Networking is the secret to getting ahead. But white men are still dominating the game
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 29, 2023
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Personal Finance
The best ways to invest your cash right now as interest rates keep climbing
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 28, 2023
Americans don’t assume moms will stay home with their kids, but the gender pay gap, motherhood penalty, and childcare crisis makes it hard for them to keep working
Success
Americans don’t assume moms will stay home with their kids, but the gender pay gap, motherhood penalty, and childcare crisis makes it hard for them to keep working
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 26, 2023
Some workers are worried that ChatGPT will replace their jobs. They might be right
Success
Some workers are worried that ChatGPT will replace their jobs. They might be right
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 25, 2023
Workers of all generations finally agree on something: Putting happiness above career ambitions
Success
Workers of all generations finally agree on something: Putting happiness above career ambitions
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 23, 2023
Women are skipping marriage and becoming a force in the workplace 
Success
Women are skipping marriage and becoming a force in the workplace 
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 22, 2023
How an aerial trapeze performer for Ringling built a lifelong career flying to new heights and death-defying drops
Success
How an aerial trapeze performer for Ringling built a lifelong career flying to new heights and death-defying drops
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 21, 2023
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Personal Finance
More American women are single than ever before—and it’s costing them big money
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 18, 2023
The real victims of SVB aren’t the tech elite: Hardworking business owners share their horror stories of the bank’s collapse
Success
The real victims of SVB aren’t the tech elite: Hardworking business owners share their horror stories of the bank’s collapse
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 15, 2023
Researchers mostly have no idea what’s contributing to the gender wage gap
Success
Researchers mostly have no idea what’s contributing to the gender wage gap
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 14, 2023
Women are worrying about short-term childcare costs more than long-term retirement savings and losing tens of thousands as a result
Personal Finance
Women are worrying about short-term childcare costs more than long-term retirement savings and losing tens of thousands as a result
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 13, 2023
How an entrepreneur turned a side hustle charging up to $1,000 to paint on luxury handbags into a career
Success
How an entrepreneur turned a side hustle charging up to $1,000 to paint on luxury handbags into a career
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 11, 2023
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Success
Women in the workforce have rebounded, but they’re still facing big headwinds
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 10, 2023
Commuter perks and fertility benefits are on the chopping block as companies look to cut costs
Success
Commuter perks and fertility benefits are on the chopping block as companies look to cut costs
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 9, 2023
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