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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.
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Real EstateYou’re probably $30,000 short of what you need to buy a house—and you’re not alone
By Sydney LakeDecember 9, 2025
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FinanceParents are sacrificing retirement, taking second jobs, and liquidating investments just to afford college for their kids
By Sydney LakeDecember 8, 2025
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SuccessCraigslist founder signs the Giving Pledge, and his fortune will go to military families, fighting cyberattacks—and a pigeon rescue
By Sydney LakeDecember 8, 2025
MacKenzie Scott is trying to close the DEI gap in higher ed, with $155 million in donations this week alone
SuccessMacKenzie Scott is trying to close the DEI gap in higher ed, with $155 million in donations this week alone
By Sydney LakeDecember 5, 2025
‘Have they given enough? No’: Melinda French Gates rips into billionaire class, saying Giving Pledge has fallen short
Success‘Have they given enough? No’: Melinda French Gates rips into billionaire class, saying Giving Pledge has fallen short
By Sydney LakeDecember 4, 2025
Scott Galloway got mostly B’s and C’s in high school, never studied for the SAT, and had to try twice to get into UCLA. Now he’s worth $150 million
SuccessScott Galloway got mostly B’s and C’s in high school, never studied for the SAT, and had to try twice to get into UCLA. Now he’s worth $150 million
By Sydney LakeDecember 3, 2025
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos commit $102.5 million to organizations combating homelessness across the U.S.: ‘This is just the beginning’
North AmericaJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos commit $102.5 million to organizations combating homelessness across the U.S.: ‘This is just the beginning’
By Sydney LakeDecember 2, 2025
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C-SuiteMacKenzie Scott’s $19 billion donations have turned philanthropy on its head—why her style of giving actually works
By Sydney LakeDecember 2, 2025
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LeadershipHow a park bench meeting led to Aflac’s $200 million mascot idea
By Sydney LakeDecember 1, 2025
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Big TechElon Musk, fresh off securing a $1 trillion pay package, says philanthropy is ‘very hard’
By Sydney LakeDecember 1, 2025
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LeadershipSteve Jobs taught Gap’s former CEO that micromanaging can be a good thing
By Sydney LakeNovember 28, 2025
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SuccessBillionaire Mark Cuban once ran a Ponzi scheme from his dorm room: ‘That’s how I paid for my junior year of college’
By Sydney LakeNovember 27, 2025
Few investors copy Warren Buffett’s investment strategy ‘because no one wants to get rich slow,’ the retiring Berkshire Hathaway CEO says
InvestingFew investors copy Warren Buffett’s investment strategy ‘because no one wants to get rich slow,’ the retiring Berkshire Hathaway CEO says
By Sydney LakeNovember 26, 2025
Jeff Bezos’ most expensive investment is a $500 million custom superyacht that’s the largest in the world
Travel & LeisureJeff Bezos’ most expensive investment is a $500 million custom superyacht that’s the largest in the world
By Sydney LakeNovember 21, 2025
Gen Z wants to retire in their 50s, not 60s. Good luck in today’s economy
Personal FinanceGen Z wants to retire in their 50s, not 60s. Good luck in today’s economy
By Sydney LakeNovember 19, 2025
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