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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.
Selling a home is expensive too: Homeowners spend $55,000 on average to sell their properties
FinanceSelling a home is expensive too: Homeowners spend $55,000 on average to sell their properties
By Sydney LakeJune 20, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe made $110 million as a child star—and now he’s defying the negative stereotypes at 34
SuccessDaniel Radcliffe made $110 million as a child star—and now he’s defying the negative stereotypes at 34
By Sydney LakeJune 17, 2024
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LifestyleBrides and grooms are cracking down on wedding guests and publicly shaming those who don’t comply with their gift registries and dress codes
By Sydney LakeJune 15, 2024
Commercial real estate bargain hunters are snagging offices for ‘extreme’ discounts up to 70%
FinanceCommercial real estate bargain hunters are snagging offices for ‘extreme’ discounts up to 70%
By Sydney LakeJune 13, 2024
YIMBY towns are where homeowners and government officials alike champion the idea of new construction—saying “yes, in my backyard.”
FinanceBuilding more housing is a top priority in these 10 YIMBY cities, Pacaso says
By Sydney LakeJune 12, 2024
Homeowners are shelling out nearly $20,000 in hidden fees annually—’the same level as buying a used car every year’
FinanceHomeowners are shelling out nearly $20,000 in hidden fees annually—’the same level as buying a used car every year’
By Sydney LakeJune 10, 2024
Baby boomers’ favorite credit card Amex is now the ‘lifestyle’ card of choice for Gen Zers
FinanceBaby boomers’ favorite credit card Amex is now the ‘lifestyle’ card of choice for Gen Zers
By Sydney LakeJune 9, 2024
Elon Musk could bring home $56 billion after a historic pay vote. His compensation completely dwarfs the biggest paydays in corporate America
LeadershipElon Musk could bring home $56 billion after a historic pay vote. His compensation completely dwarfs the biggest paydays in corporate America
By Sydney LakeJune 7, 2024
Zero percent down mortgages might help more first-time homebuyers break into the housing market—but there are caveats
FinanceZero percent down mortgages might help more first-time homebuyers break into the housing market—but there are caveats
By Alena Botros and Sydney LakeJune 5, 2024
A 500-year-old postal service that lost $450m last year has been bought by a Czech billionaire—it’s ‘as British as it gets’ and customers are worried it signals the end of an era
FinanceA 500-year-old postal service that lost $450m last year has been bought by a Czech billionaire—it’s ‘as British as it gets’ and customers are worried it signals the end of an era
By The Associated Press and Sydney LakeMay 29, 2024
These are the 9 most rent-burdened cities in the U.S. where tenants spend more than one-third of their income on housing, Moody’s says
FinanceThese are the 9 most rent-burdened cities in the U.S. where tenants spend more than one-third of their income on housing, Moody’s says
By Sydney LakeMay 28, 2024
Entering the ‘amenities arms race’ at luxury apartments: IV drips and Botox without having to leave your home
FinanceEntering the ‘amenities arms race’ at luxury apartments: IV drips and Botox without having to leave your home
By Sydney LakeMay 26, 2024
There’s a way to land sub-4% mortgage rates for buyers locked out of the housing market. But they’ve been hard to get—until now
FinanceThere’s a way to land sub-4% mortgage rates for buyers locked out of the housing market. But they’ve been hard to get—until now
By Sydney LakeMay 24, 2024
Flights take off for the new Bark airline, where you can pay $6,000 to travel with your dog
LifestyleFlights take off for the new Bark airline, where you can pay $6,000 to travel with your dog
By Sydney LakeMay 24, 2024
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FinanceSecond homes are out of reach for most people, so this $1.5 billion startup invented a clever workaround—here’s how it works
By Sydney LakeMay 20, 2024
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