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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.
Homeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
North America
Homeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
Walmart CEO speaking
Success
Walmart CEO started his career unloading trailers at the warehouse—he says raising his hand led to his success
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
A new study shows that 15% of Americans have co-purchased a home with a person other than their romantic partner—and another 48% would consider it.
Finance
Millennials are ‘carpooling for homes’ by teaming up with non-romantic co-buyers because of the disastrous state of the housing market
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
Mackenzie Scott at at Gala on January 6, 2018.
Success
MacKenzie Scott makes more ‘life-changing,’ record-breaking gifts to historically Black colleges and universities—totaling more than $400 million
By Sydney LakeNovember 13, 2025
Barbara Corcoran smiles during an interview.
Real Estate
Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing
By Sydney LakeNovember 13, 2025
Marriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
Travel & Leisure
Marriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
By Sydney LakeNovember 12, 2025
Flights won’t just ‘bounce back’ after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed
North America
Flights won’t just ‘bounce back’ after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed
By Sydney LakeNovember 11, 2025
Warren Buffett is ‘going quiet’ after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this year. Read his farewell letter to shareholders
Investing
Warren Buffett is ‘going quiet’ after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this year. Read his farewell letter to shareholders
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
Steve Jobs at Macworld in 2008
Success
Steve Jobs didn’t take Warren Buffett’s financial advice to buy back Apple stock, and it says a lot about his leadership style
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
A staggering 84% of Gen Z say they’re delaying milestones to buy a house. There’s ‘no single fix’ for the affordability crisis, real estate exec says
Real Estate
A staggering 84% of Gen Z say they’re delaying milestones to buy a house. There’s ‘no single fix’ for the affordability crisis, real estate exec says
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
Real estate’s most powerful women have fallen from the C-suite
Newsletters
Real estate’s most powerful women have fallen from the C-suite
By Sydney LakeNovember 7, 2025
The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat
Travel & Leisure
The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2025
Ilana Dunn
Lifestyle
Dating apps are doomed because Gen Z is locked in on meet-cutes, former Hinge content lead says: They want to vibe their way through meeting people
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2025
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
Retail
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
By Sydney LakeNovember 5, 2025
The U.S. housing market is ‘starved’ for affordability: Boomers edge millennials and Gen Z out of homeownership in record numbers
Real Estate
The U.S. housing market is ‘starved’ for affordability: Boomers edge millennials and Gen Z out of homeownership in record numbers
By Sydney LakeNovember 4, 2025
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