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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.
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
SuccessMatch Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
By Sydney LakeJanuary 21, 2026
Inside Davos’ pricey power club: Why executives spend up to $1 million a year for access
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By Sydney LakeJanuary 20, 2026
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Real EstateIf you want to be financially independent at a young age, don’t buy a house, serial investor says. Home ownership is just an ‘expensive indulgence’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 18, 2026
The head of marketing at Slate posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call
HealthThe head of marketing at Slate posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call
By Sydney LakeJanuary 15, 2026
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SuccessMacKenzie Scott is using her $26 billion philanthropy push to rescue organizations in danger after the Trump administration’s funding cuts
By Sydney LakeJanuary 13, 2026
‘Something big’ just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not
Real Estate‘Something big’ just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not
By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026
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SuccessJeff Bezos tells Gen Z entrepreneurs to gain work experience before launching new companies: ‘I started Amazon when I was 30’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026
A major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money
Personal FinanceA major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money
By Sydney LakeJanuary 11, 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker says she only has work-life balance because of the people supporting her: ‘I’m making choices differently than I used to’
SuccessSarah Jessica Parker says she only has work-life balance because of the people supporting her: ‘I’m making choices differently than I used to’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 9, 2026
Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
SuccessMichael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
By Sydney LakeJanuary 8, 2026
Jensen Huang sports black leather jackets worth thousands of dollars — ‘It’s the revenge of the nerds’
LifestyleJensen Huang sports black leather jackets worth thousands of dollars — ‘It’s the revenge of the nerds’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 8, 2026
Americans missed out on a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to buy a house—the 3 shifts it would take to make housing affordable are ‘very unlikely’
Real EstateAmericans missed out on a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to buy a house—the 3 shifts it would take to make housing affordable are ‘very unlikely’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 7, 2026
The Education Department is garnishing wages for millions of student loan borrowers in default. Who is affected and how much they can take
Personal FinanceThe Education Department is garnishing wages for millions of student loan borrowers in default. Who is affected and how much they can take
By Sydney LakeJanuary 7, 2026
Amazon is cutting checks to millions of customers as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how to get paid
LawAmazon is cutting checks to millions of customers as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how to get paid
By Sydney LakeJanuary 6, 2026
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SuccessMacKenzie Scott sends millions to nonprofit that supports anti-Israel and pro-Muslim groups, two of which are facing federal probes
By Sydney LakeJanuary 6, 2026
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