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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 Education Department is garnishing wages for millions of student loan borrowers in default. Who is affected and how much they can take
Personal Finance
The 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
Law
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
By Sydney LakeJanuary 6, 2026
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Success
MacKenzie 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
Emma Grede says people who say they have work-life balance are liars: ‘We have to have a level of honesty about what it takes to be really successful’
Success
Emma Grede says people who say they have work-life balance are liars: ‘We have to have a level of honesty about what it takes to be really successful’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 5, 2026
Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO led the company after bankruptcy. Now he’s plotting the ‘greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry’
Success
Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO led the company after bankruptcy. Now he’s plotting the ‘greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 2, 2026
Mark Cuban says he doesn’t do calls and prefers email because ‘if we do it by phone, I’m going to forget half the stuff that we talked about’
Future of Work
Mark Cuban says he doesn’t do calls and prefers email because ‘if we do it by phone, I’m going to forget half the stuff that we talked about’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 1, 2026
‘Quiet luxury’ is coming for the housing market, The Corcoran Group CEO says. It’s not just the Hamptons, Aspen, and Miami anymore
Real Estate
‘Quiet luxury’ is coming for the housing market, The Corcoran Group CEO says. It’s not just the Hamptons, Aspen, and Miami anymore
By Sydney LakeDecember 31, 2025
Warren Buffett’s career advice for young professionals: ‘Hang out with people better than you’
C-Suite
Warren Buffett’s career advice for young professionals: ‘Hang out with people better than you’
By Sydney LakeDecember 31, 2025
Simon Sinek says not to worry about salaries during a job interview. Instead, ‘choose the job based on who you’re going to work for’
Future of Work
Simon Sinek says not to worry about salaries during a job interview. Instead, ‘choose the job based on who you’re going to work for’
By Sydney LakeDecember 30, 2025
Every year, a billionaire CEO doles out $1,000 checks to local college grads—with a catch: They have to give half the money to charity
C-Suite
Every year, a billionaire CEO doles out $1,000 checks to local college grads—with a catch: They have to give half the money to charity
By Sydney LakeDecember 29, 2025
Paris Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion she bought from Mark Wahlberg. Here’s why that’s actually a smart financial decision
Real Estate
Paris Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion she bought from Mark Wahlberg. Here’s why that’s actually a smart financial decision
By Sydney LakeDecember 28, 2025
Gen Z spends hundreds a month on ‘treat culture,’ justifying it with the challenges of daily life—but that’s a ‘slippery slope,’ Bank of America says
Personal Finance
Gen Z spends hundreds a month on ‘treat culture,’ justifying it with the challenges of daily life—but that’s a ‘slippery slope,’ Bank of America says
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
Travel & Leisure
Freshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
Logan Paul auctions off $5.3 million Pokémon card, urging young people to invest more in nontraditional assets: ‘Don’t be afraid to take a risk’
Investing
Logan Paul auctions off $5.3 million Pokémon card, urging young people to invest more in nontraditional assets: ‘Don’t be afraid to take a risk’
By Sydney LakeDecember 25, 2025
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Success
6 ‘unhinged’ things Spanx founder Sara Blakely did that ultimately shaped the success of her $1.2 billion empire
By Sydney LakeDecember 23, 2025
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