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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.

‘The thought of it makes my chest hurt’: Many rural families are stuck in an impossible situation, and fixing the childcare crisis is a first step to help them
Family‘The thought of it makes my chest hurt’: Many rural families are stuck in an impossible situation, and fixing the childcare crisis is a first step to help them
By Megan LeonhardtJanuary 3, 2023
Americans took better care of their finances in 2022. Inflation and recession threats could still make next year tougher
Personal FinanceAmericans took better care of their finances in 2022. Inflation and recession threats could still make next year tougher
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 30, 2022
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SuccessCollege graduates expect higher salaries than ever before, and it could signal that America’s shrinking middle class is in trouble
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 20, 2022
Investors think stagflation—a 1970s style death spiral—is a bigger threat to the U.S. economy than a recession
Personal FinanceInvestors think stagflation—a 1970s style death spiral—is a bigger threat to the U.S. economy than a recession
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 16, 2022
Recession be damned: Workers are still quitting—here are the jobs with the highest turnover rates
SuccessRecession be damned: Workers are still quitting—here are the jobs with the highest turnover rates
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 14, 2022
These 10 jobs are paying more money than ever, despite a looming recession
SuccessThese 10 jobs are paying more money than ever, despite a looming recession
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 14, 2022
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NewslettersWomen executives shy away from talking about the hired help that supports their C-suite careers. Why?
By Megan Leonhardt and Emma HinchliffeDecember 12, 2022
The American Dream of homeownership is hanging on by a thread, and there are hardly any solutions in sight
Personal FinanceThe American Dream of homeownership is hanging on by a thread, and there are hardly any solutions in sight
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 9, 2022
Recent U.S. homebuyers are being hit with a massive wave of regret
Personal FinanceRecent U.S. homebuyers are being hit with a massive wave of regret
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 8, 2022
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SuccessChildcare, housekeeper, and a personal assistant: Women are paying big bucks for support at home in order to reach the C-Suite
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 7, 2022
A Colorado ski resort is opening a day care for employees—and it could provide a blueprint to help solve the childcare crisis
SuccessA Colorado ski resort is opening a day care for employees—and it could provide a blueprint to help solve the childcare crisis
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 6, 2022
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SuccessMore fathers are working from home than ever, but they’re largely choosing not to become stay-at-home dads
By Megan LeonhardtDecember 6, 2022
Aging boomers are making it harder to tame inflation—and there are no quick solutions in sight
SuccessAging boomers are making it harder to tame inflation—and there are no quick solutions in sight
By Megan LeonhardtNovember 30, 2022
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Personal FinanceThe hottest holiday gifts are actually more affordable this year, but could hit you with a massive money hangover to kick off 2023
By Megan LeonhardtNovember 28, 2022
Crypto customers looking to write-off FTX investments for taxes will need to wait
Personal FinanceCrypto customers looking to write-off FTX investments for taxes will need to wait
By Megan LeonhardtNovember 23, 2022
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