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Sydney Lake

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.

Scottie Scheffler joined Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in golf’s $100M club—and donated his entire Ryder Cup stipend to charity

Success Scottie Scheffler joined Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in golf’s $100M club—and donated his entire Ryder Cup stipend to charity

By Sydney LakeApril 10, 2026

Mark Cuban admits he made a mistake letting go of the Mavericks: ‘I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold to’

Investing Mark Cuban admits he made a mistake letting go of the Mavericks: ‘I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold to’

By Sydney LakeApril 9, 2026

The 2026 Masters winner will earn 113 times more than the first champion did in 1934

Lifestyle The 2026 Masters winner will earn 113 times more than the first champion did in 1934

By Sydney LakeApril 9, 2026

C-Suite Delta’s CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals

By Sydney LakeApril 9, 2026

MacKenzie Scott’s latest donation takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion

Success MacKenzie Scott’s latest donation takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion

By Sydney LakeApril 7, 2026

Success How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency

By Sydney LakeApril 5, 2026

Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return

Retail Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return

By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026

What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says

Personal Finance What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says

By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

Real Estate Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

By Sydney LakeApril 2, 2026

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Success More parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead

By Sydney LakeMarch 31, 2026

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Personal Finance Kevin O’Leary says if you earn $68,000 a year and follow this rule, you’ll retire a millionaire

By Sydney LakeMarch 31, 2026

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Success She left a Silicon Valley VC to solve a problem left untouched for 88 years. Now her bra brand is the fastest growing at Nordstrom

By Sydney LakeMarch 29, 2026

Melinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything

Success Melinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything

By Sydney LakeMarch 27, 2026

Duolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts

Success Duolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts

By Sydney LakeMarch 26, 2026

How to watch the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 of March Madness 2026 for free—and without cable

Arts & Entertainment How to watch the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 of March Madness 2026 for free—and without cable

By Sydney LakeMarch 26, 2026

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