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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 unsung heroes of the American economy: Grandmothers
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 8, 2023
How a small town in Iowa banded together to build a new daycare center and ease the local childcare crisis
SuccessHow a small town in Iowa banded together to build a new daycare center and ease the local childcare crisis
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 7, 2023
It may be easier to sue your employer for sexual harassment now, but one huge barrier is preventing real progress
SuccessIt may be easier to sue your employer for sexual harassment now, but one huge barrier is preventing real progress
By Megan LeonhardtMarch 3, 2023
How a woman turned being a ‘horse girl’ into a career with $3,600 private coaching sessions
SuccessHow a woman turned being a ‘horse girl’ into a career with $3,600 private coaching sessions
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 24, 2023
A recession could add more fuel to America’s quiet quitting fire
SuccessA recession could add more fuel to America’s quiet quitting fire
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 23, 2023
Gen Z women entering the workforce have low pay expectations, showing little has changed since the boomer generation
SuccessGen Z women entering the workforce have low pay expectations, showing little has changed since the boomer generation
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 22, 2023
Your raise will probably be smaller this year—but you might not have to wait as long for your next one
SuccessYour raise will probably be smaller this year—but you might not have to wait as long for your next one
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 22, 2023
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Personal FinanceAmericans’ everyday bills are still rising steadily—here’s how much they’re eating into your budget every month
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 21, 2023
Americans are drowning in credit card debt thanks to inflation and soaring interest rates
Personal FinanceAmericans are drowning in credit card debt thanks to inflation and soaring interest rates
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 16, 2023
The most in-demand skills right now are basically about being a good boss
SuccessThe most in-demand skills right now are basically about being a good boss
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 15, 2023
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Personal FinanceThe high price of being single: ‘It’s all on one person’
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 13, 2023
How a former NFL player turned a side hustle selling Pokémon cards into a job making ‘double, if not triple’ his $1 million salary playing football
SuccessHow a former NFL player turned a side hustle selling Pokémon cards into a job making ‘double, if not triple’ his $1 million salary playing football
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 11, 2023
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SuccessChildcare is so expensive that educated women are dropping out of the workforce because they refuse to put more than 25% of their paycheck toward the cost
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 9, 2023
Inflation is taking a toll on America’s 401ks and retirement plans
Personal FinanceInflation is taking a toll on America’s 401ks and retirement plans
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 8, 2023
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SuccessSuccessful side hustle: Part-time hand model earns $10,000 a year working just 5 extra hours per week
By Megan LeonhardtFebruary 2, 2023
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