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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.
Gen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn’t gone to college or would’ve picked a higher-paying industry
SuccessGen Z has regrets: 1 in 4 say they wish they hadn’t gone to college or would’ve picked a higher-paying industry
By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2025
Dating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren’t flying, survey finds
LifestyleDating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren’t flying, survey finds
By Sydney LakeJuly 17, 2025
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EconomyHome sellers are so fed up with cutting listing prices they’re just yanking their homes off the market altogether
By Sydney LakeJuly 16, 2025
Gen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family
EconomyGen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family
By Sydney LakeJuly 14, 2025
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SuccessThis car-repair chain’s revenue skyrocketed 130x in the past five years—and 83% of its workforce doesn’t have a college degree, including its CEO
By Sydney LakeJuly 13, 2025
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
EconomyOver 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
By Sydney LakeJuly 11, 2025
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FinanceGen Z and millennials can’t afford to buy a house, and it shows: The number of first-time homebuyers is half the historical norm
By Sydney LakeJuly 9, 2025
Condo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market
FinanceCondo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market
By Sydney LakeJuly 2, 2025
Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
RetailHome Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Warren Buffett and his first wife, Susan
LeadershipWarren Buffett says the most important financial decision you can make has nothing to do with the stock market
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg’s dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as ‘junk food,’ Hinge CEO says
AIMark Zuckerberg’s dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as ‘junk food,’ Hinge CEO says
By Sydney LakeJune 26, 2025
Bumble cut 30% of its workforce—the magnitude of which JPMorgan says ‘comes as a surprise’
TechBumble cut 30% of its workforce—the magnitude of which JPMorgan says ‘comes as a surprise’
By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2025
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Arts & EntertainmentTV and movies are so expensive to produce not even AI will make a significant financial difference—and the streaming wars are to blame
By Sydney LakeJune 24, 2025
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Travel & LeisureA 35-year-old Florida man booked more than 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant
By Sydney LakeJune 14, 2025
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Success‘College doesn’t carry the same ROI it once did’: 70% of teens say their parents support them going to trade school or getting an apprenticeship
By Sydney LakeJune 13, 2025
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