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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.
The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
Real Estate
The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
By Sydney LakeFebruary 12, 2026
The Gen Z job nightmare is so bad that even billionaires are worried their kids won’t be able to keep a job, says wealth advisor to the 0.1%
Success
The Gen Z job nightmare is so bad that even billionaires are worried their kids won’t be able to keep a job, says wealth advisor to the 0.1%
By Sydney LakeFebruary 11, 2026
‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
Retail
‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
Success
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
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AI
As billionaires bail, Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on California with $50 million donation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 9, 2026
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
Personal Finance
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
How much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
Arts & Entertainment
How much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
AI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
AI
AI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
By Sydney LakeFebruary 7, 2026
Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
Real Estate
Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
By Sydney LakeFebruary 5, 2026
Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
North America
Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
By Sydney LakeFebruary 4, 2026
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg
Big Tech
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all disease’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 1, 2026
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
Workplace Culture
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
By Sydney LakeJanuary 29, 2026
JPMorgan, BofA will match the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for employees’ children. Here’s how to open an account
Banking
JPMorgan, BofA will match the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for employees’ children. Here’s how to open an account
By Sydney LakeJanuary 28, 2026
Jeff Bezos capped his Amazon salary at $80,000: ‘How could I possibly need more incentive?’
C-Suite
Jeff Bezos capped his Amazon salary at $80,000: ‘How could I possibly need more incentive?’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 28, 2026
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Real Estate
Ryan Serhant thinks the American Dream was just a ‘slogan created by banks,’ but it was really about FDR, the Great Depression, and an economic crisis
By Sydney Lake and Nick LichtenbergJanuary 26, 2026
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