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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.
Pup prenups: An overwhelming number of people say they support proactively deciding the fate of their pets should they divorce
Lifestyle
Pup prenups: An overwhelming number of people say they support proactively deciding the fate of their pets should they divorce
By Sydney LakeJuly 6, 2024
‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says selling her own alcohol brand was easier than selling her $1.4 billion movie idea
MPW
‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says selling her own alcohol brand was easier than selling her $1.4 billion movie idea
By Sydney LakeJune 28, 2024
Bosses are lying to burned-out employees by posting fake jobs to give false hope that help is on the way
Success
Bosses are lying to burned-out employees by posting fake jobs to give false hope that help is on the way
By Sydney LakeJune 26, 2024
AI could kill creative jobs that ‘shouldn’t have been there in the first place,’ OpenAI’s CTO says
Tech
AI could kill creative jobs that ‘shouldn’t have been there in the first place,’ OpenAI’s CTO says
By Sydney LakeJune 24, 2024
Pets make for the best financial advisers and motivators. They force you to be more mindful about your spending, study shows 
Finance
Pets make for the best financial advisers and motivators. They force you to be more mindful about your spending, study shows 
By Sydney LakeJune 23, 2024
Walmart is replacing its price labels with digital screens—but the company swears it won’t use it for surge pricing
Retail
Walmart is replacing its price labels with digital screens—but the company swears it won’t use it for surge pricing
By Sydney LakeJune 21, 2024
Selling a home is expensive too: Homeowners spend $55,000 on average to sell their properties
Finance
Selling 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
Success
Daniel Radcliffe made $110 million as a child star—and now he’s defying the negative stereotypes at 34
By Sydney LakeJune 17, 2024
A young woman opening a gift at her bridal shower
Lifestyle
Brides 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%
Finance
Commercial 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.”
Finance
Building 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’
Finance
Homeowners 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
Finance
Baby 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
Leadership
Elon 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
Finance
Zero 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
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