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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.
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Real Estate
America’s ‘silent army’ of skilled tradespeople are retiring with no one to replace them—and the price tag could hit $1 trillion a year
By Sydney LakeApril 21, 2026
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Real Estate
For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026
MacKenzie Scott
Success
MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26 billion—but it’s barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares
By Sydney LakeApril 18, 2026
MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges
Politics
MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges
By Sydney LakeApril 16, 2026
Warren Buffett’s first tax return showed $7 owed to the IRS. The then paperboy and former Berkshire Hathaway CEO is now worth $143 billion
Success
Warren Buffett’s first tax return showed $7 owed to the IRS. The then paperboy and former Berkshire Hathaway CEO is now worth $143 billion
By Sydney LakeApril 14, 2026
Rory McIlroy’s mom worked night shifts at a factory so her son could play golf. Now he’s worth $200M and is a two-time Masters champion
Success
Rory McIlroy’s mom worked night shifts at a factory so her son could play golf. Now he’s worth $200M and is a two-time Masters champion
By Sydney LakeApril 13, 2026
The ‘Tuscan Mom’ aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray
Travel & Leisure
The ‘Tuscan Mom’ aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray
By Sydney LakeApril 11, 2026
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
Delta’s CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals
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
How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency
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
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