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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
MacKenzie Scott’s gifts come with no strings—but the four biggest donors to democracy programs put $189 million into institutes bearing their names
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MacKenzie Scott’s gifts come with no strings—but the four biggest donors to democracy programs put $189 million into institutes bearing their names
By Sydney LakeNovember 4, 2026
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Personal Finance
Transamerica Institute’s CEO warns of a retirement ‘perfect storm’ as even affluent Americans fall short of the $2.6 million goal
By Sydney LakeNovember 3, 2026
Michael Dell turned $1,000 and a college dorm room into a $302 billion company. His advice to founders seeking validation: ‘Don’t go ask’
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Michael Dell turned $1,000 and a college dorm room into a $302 billion company. His advice to founders seeking validation: ‘Don’t go ask’
By Sydney LakeNovember 1, 2026
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Success
Welcome to the school where Gen Z learns philanthropy as billionaire wealth explodes—with a 100% job placement rate
By Preston Fore and Sydney LakeOctober 31, 2026
The Pentagon and Britain are bracing for the power to go out. The ultrawealthy got there first, with backup generators, escape homes, and stockpiles
Real Estate
The Pentagon and Britain are bracing for the power to go out. The ultrawealthy got there first, with backup generators, escape homes, and stockpiles
By Sydney LakeOctober 30, 2026
Coconut Grove is Miami’s billionaire enclave, drawing Larry Page and Ken Griffin. Now luxury hotelier Raffles is building 35 homes there from $4.5M
Real Estate
Coconut Grove is Miami’s billionaire enclave, drawing Larry Page and Ken Griffin. Now luxury hotelier Raffles is building 35 homes there from $4.5M
By Sydney LakeOctober 29, 2026
Mark Cuban took off his watch the day he became a millionaire: ‘I wanted to be able to control my own time’
Success
Mark Cuban took off his watch the day he became a millionaire: ‘I wanted to be able to control my own time’
By Sydney LakeOctober 28, 2026
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Personal Finance
Billionaire Uber cofounder Travis Kalanick moved to Texas—dodging a possible $180 million hit from California’s billionaire tax
By Sydney LakeOctober 27, 2026
Rich Eisen went from SportsCenter to NFL Network to owning his show. Now he’s back at ESPN, betting ’90s nostalgia still sells
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Rich Eisen went from SportsCenter to NFL Network to owning his show. Now he’s back at ESPN, betting ’90s nostalgia still sells
By Sydney LakeOctober 25, 2026
Jeff Bezos took 60 meetings to raise Amazon’s first $1 million. Now worth $361 billion, he says the cure for stress is to ‘take the first step’
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Jeff Bezos took 60 meetings to raise Amazon’s first $1 million. Now worth $361 billion, he says the cure for stress is to ‘take the first step’
By Sydney LakeOctober 24, 2026
The $18 billion Ford Foundation is getting its biggest overhaul since 2015 to fight autocracy—with about $700 million in grants expected in 2027
North America
The $18 billion Ford Foundation is getting its biggest overhaul since 2015 to fight autocracy—with about $700 million in grants expected in 2027
By Sydney LakeOctober 23, 2026
Jeff Bezos reportedly added a $69.5 million beach house to his $237 million Miami compound. A broker says that’s how billionaires live now
Real Estate
Jeff Bezos reportedly added a $69.5 million beach house to his $237 million Miami compound. A broker says that’s how billionaires live now
By Sydney LakeOctober 22, 2026
The Bezos Earth Fund has given away $2.4 billion. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ latest $100M bet is saving species on the edge of extinction
Environment
The Bezos Earth Fund has given away $2.4 billion. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ latest $100M bet is saving species on the edge of extinction
By Sydney LakeOctober 21, 2026
Larry Page could dodge nearly $15 billion in taxes after leaving California and spending $173 million on a Miami compound
Personal Finance
Larry Page could dodge nearly $15 billion in taxes after leaving California and spending $173 million on a Miami compound
By Sydney LakeOctober 20, 2026
Melinda French Gates has a 48-hour rule for criticizing employees. The billionaire philanthropist says it’s because ‘being clear is kind’
Success
Melinda French Gates has a 48-hour rule for criticizing employees. The billionaire philanthropist says it’s because ‘being clear is kind’
By Sydney LakeOctober 18, 2026
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