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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.
Paris Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion she bought from Mark Wahlberg. Here’s why that’s actually a smart financial decision
Real EstateParis Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion she bought from Mark Wahlberg. Here’s why that’s actually a smart financial decision
By Sydney LakeDecember 28, 2025
Gen Z spends hundreds a month on ‘treat culture,’ justifying it with the challenges of daily life—but that’s a ‘slippery slope,’ Bank of America says
Personal FinanceGen Z spends hundreds a month on ‘treat culture,’ justifying it with the challenges of daily life—but that’s a ‘slippery slope,’ Bank of America says
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
Travel & LeisureFreshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
Logan Paul auctions off $5.3 million Pokémon card, urging young people to invest more in nontraditional assets: ‘Don’t be afraid to take a risk’
InvestingLogan Paul auctions off $5.3 million Pokémon card, urging young people to invest more in nontraditional assets: ‘Don’t be afraid to take a risk’
By Sydney LakeDecember 25, 2025
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Success6 ‘unhinged’ things Spanx founder Sara Blakely did that ultimately shaped the success of her $1.2 billion empire
By Sydney LakeDecember 23, 2025
Mark Cuban says AI allows ‘creators to become exponentially more creative,’ but his advice didn’t land well with people working in the industry
AIMark Cuban says AI allows ‘creators to become exponentially more creative,’ but his advice didn’t land well with people working in the industry
By Sydney LakeDecember 22, 2025
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SuccessFormer U.S. Secret Service agent says bringing your authentic self to work stifles teamwork: ‘You don’t get high performers, you get sloppiness’
By Sydney LakeDecember 22, 2025
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SuccessHubSpot CEO avoids the Sunday scaries simply by working on the weekend
By Sydney LakeDecember 21, 2025
LinkedIn CEO says it’s ‘outdated’ to have a five-year career plan: It’s a ‘little bit foolish’ considering the pace AI is changing the workplace
Future of WorkLinkedIn CEO says it’s ‘outdated’ to have a five-year career plan: It’s a ‘little bit foolish’ considering the pace AI is changing the workplace
By Sydney LakeDecember 18, 2025
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun says the key to being a better leader is being a better person: ‘Leadership is self-improvement’
C-SuiteRed Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun says the key to being a better leader is being a better person: ‘Leadership is self-improvement’
By Sydney LakeDecember 17, 2025
In a frozen luxury housing market, buyers are asking to ‘try before they buy’ and having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions
Real EstateIn a frozen luxury housing market, buyers are asking to ‘try before they buy’ and having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions
By Sydney LakeDecember 17, 2025
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TechKlarna CEO says he feels ‘gloomy’ because AI is developing so quickly it’ll soon be able to do his entire job
By Sydney LakeDecember 17, 2025
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Arts & EntertainmentReese Witherspoon says, ‘I don’t think my career would be possible’ in the age of AI and social media: ‘It’s a different world’
By Sydney LakeDecember 16, 2025
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Future of WorkThe job market is so bad, people in their 40s are resorting to going back to school instead of looking for work
By Sydney LakeDecember 16, 2025
Why Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut still won’t help you get a lower mortgage rate
BankingWhy Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut still won’t help you get a lower mortgage rate
By Sydney LakeDecember 11, 2025
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