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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 Finance
Pace of inflation eased some in April, but many Americans continue to struggle
By Megan LeonhardtMay 11, 2022
Pfizer CEO says ‘a vaccine that will last at least a year is the holy grail right now’
Health
Pfizer CEO says ‘a vaccine that will last at least a year is the holy grail right now’
By Megan LeonhardtMay 10, 2022
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Personal Finance
American households have almost $16 trillion of debt, but researchers say there’s a silver lining
By Megan LeonhardtMay 10, 2022
This millennial has been paying down student loan debt for 10 years and owes more than when she started
Personal Finance
This millennial has been paying down student loan debt for 10 years and owes more than when she started
By Megan LeonhardtMay 7, 2022
now hiring ad in a store window
Success
It could be time to stop job hopping and buckle up at a company where you can survive a major downturn
By Megan LeonhardtMay 7, 2022
Jerome Powell wants to say ‘Bye bye bye’ to inflation as he dusts off the Fed’s early- 2000s playbook
Personal Finance
Jerome Powell wants to say ‘Bye bye bye’ to inflation as he dusts off the Fed’s early- 2000s playbook
By Megan LeonhardtMay 4, 2022
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Personal Finance
The Fed just raised rates by a half point. Here’s what financial advisers think you should do with your money
By Megan LeonhardtMay 4, 2022
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Success
Working mothers still face childcare and employment hurdles as pandemic safety nets disappear
By Megan LeonhardtMay 3, 2022
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Success
The Emily Post of Zoom etiquette wants you to turn on your camera
By Megan LeonhardtApril 30, 2022
23% of workers say employers are offering new mental health benefits. But is it enough?
Health
23% of workers say employers are offering new mental health benefits. But is it enough?
By Megan LeonhardtApril 29, 2022
Americans are spending a lot less on overdraft fees, but it still adds up to billions
Personal Finance
Americans are spending a lot less on overdraft fees, but it still adds up to billions
By Megan LeonhardtApril 28, 2022
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Success
Providing childcare support can help solve inflation
By Megan LeonhardtApril 27, 2022
Hybrid work is just not working well for most women
Success
Hybrid work is just not working well for most women
By Megan LeonhardtApril 26, 2022
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Personal Finance
Smaller, targeted amounts of student loan forgiveness are more likely to benefit struggling Americans, report claims
By Megan LeonhardtApril 21, 2022
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Personal Finance
Here’s who is considered middle-class—and how they fared during the first year of the pandemic
By Megan LeonhardtApril 20, 2022
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