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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.
America’s economy is so bad that it’s driving a loneliness crisis, as two-thirds skip weddings and dinners to make ends meet
Personal Finance
America’s economy is so bad that it’s driving a loneliness crisis, as two-thirds skip weddings and dinners to make ends meet
By Sydney LakeMarch 17, 2026
Meet Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer behind ‘Sinners’ who shattered a major glass ceiling in Hollywood
Success
Meet Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer behind ‘Sinners’ who shattered a major glass ceiling in Hollywood
By Sydney LakeMarch 16, 2026
The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe
Real Estate
The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe
By Sydney LakeMarch 14, 2026
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
Success
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
By Sydney LakeMarch 12, 2026
Retirees wait for the day they can sell their homes and cash in—but there’s a secret Medicare ‘trap’ that could stop them in their tracks
Personal Finance
Retirees wait for the day they can sell their homes and cash in—but there’s a secret Medicare ‘trap’ that could stop them in their tracks
By Sydney LakeMarch 11, 2026
Gen Z is defiantly ‘giving up’ on ever owning a home and is spending more than saving, working less, and making risky investments, study shows
Real Estate
Gen Z is defiantly ‘giving up’ on ever owning a home and is spending more than saving, working less, and making risky investments, study shows
By Sydney LakeMarch 10, 2026
From thyroid cancer to 40‑hour fasts: Inside Daymond John’s obsession with biohacking and living longer
Health
From thyroid cancer to 40‑hour fasts: Inside Daymond John’s obsession with biohacking and living longer
By Sydney LakeMarch 8, 2026
Gen Z is hacking the exorbitant costs of live events by ditching Coachella and opting for something actually affordable. Meet Breakaway
Arts & Entertainment
Gen Z is hacking the exorbitant costs of live events by ditching Coachella and opting for something actually affordable. Meet Breakaway
By Sydney LakeMarch 7, 2026
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
Personal Finance
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
By Sydney LakeMarch 5, 2026
McDonald’s gargantuan ‘Big Arch’ burger contains two-thirds of your daily caloric intake—and that’s without fries or a drink
Health
McDonald’s gargantuan ‘Big Arch’ burger contains two-thirds of your daily caloric intake—and that’s without fries or a drink
By Sydney LakeMarch 4, 2026
Kickstarter’s CEO stands by a 4-day workweek with a fully remote team, but admits it sometimes backfires
Future of Work
Kickstarter’s CEO stands by a 4-day workweek with a fully remote team, but admits it sometimes backfires
By Sydney LakeMarch 3, 2026
‘That résumé goes right into the garbage’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘horrific signal’ for Gen Z to bring their parents to job interviews
Future of Work
‘That résumé goes right into the garbage’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘horrific signal’ for Gen Z to bring their parents to job interviews
By Sydney LakeMarch 2, 2026
Woman looking stressed paying bills
Finance
Gen Z can’t afford the American Dream—so they’ve traded homeownership for paying off debt. ‘Their debt feels heavier because it hits earlier’
By Sydney LakeMarch 1, 2026
State Farm is doling out $100 checks to 49 million customers. Here’s who qualifies and how to get paid
Personal Finance
State Farm is doling out $100 checks to 49 million customers. Here’s who qualifies and how to get paid
By Sydney LakeFebruary 27, 2026
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration is her father who couldn’t read or write: ‘I saw how crippling that could be’
Success
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration is her father who couldn’t read or write: ‘I saw how crippling that could be’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 27, 2026
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