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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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Personal FinanceAmericans are putting inflation on the credit card, Fed study shows
By Megan LeonhardtAugust 2, 2022
What colleges can do right now to help alleviate the mental health crisis on campus
MindWhat colleges can do right now to help alleviate the mental health crisis on campus
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 30, 2022
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SuccessThe year of big raises is over, Goldman says
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 28, 2022
Low-wage employees report high levels of financial stress—and it’s impacting their productivity at work
Personal FinanceLow-wage employees report high levels of financial stress—and it’s impacting their productivity at work
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 28, 2022
Popular grocery staples are getting more expensive as inflation plague continues to hit shoppers
Personal FinancePopular grocery staples are getting more expensive as inflation plague continues to hit shoppers
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 23, 2022
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Family5 ways parents can help protect their kids’ mental health at college
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 21, 2022
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HealthNo one really talks about miscarriages—or how much they cost
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 16, 2022
Some banks are scaling back overdraft fees, but lawmakers are pushing for federal restrictions
Personal FinanceSome banks are scaling back overdraft fees, but lawmakers are pushing for federal restrictions
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 12, 2022
The labor shortage has given employees a big upper hand. Their power may be running out
SuccessThe labor shortage has given employees a big upper hand. Their power may be running out
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 12, 2022
Crisis on campus: 60% of college kids are living with mental health disorders, and schools are woefully unprepared
FamilyCrisis on campus: 60% of college kids are living with mental health disorders, and schools are woefully unprepared
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 12, 2022
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HealthNearly half of workers say employers don’t adequately support long COVID in the workplace
By Megan LeonhardtJuly 1, 2022
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Personal Finance41% of employees are living paycheck to paycheck, more than before the pandemic
By Megan LeonhardtJune 16, 2022
14% of students say they dropped out of college because of mental health challenges
Mind14% of students say they dropped out of college because of mental health challenges
By Megan LeonhardtJune 15, 2022
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Personal FinanceThe number of U.S. millionaires is surging. Here are 7 countries with the most millionaires
By Megan LeonhardtJune 14, 2022
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Personal FinanceCompletely cashing out of 401(k)s and crypto: Why inflation is driving this 32-year-old to cut back dramatically on investing
By Megan LeonhardtJune 10, 2022
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