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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.
Two Crash Champions workers conversing
Success
This car-repair chain’s revenue skyrocketed 130x in the past five years—and 83% of its workforce doesn’t have a college degree, including its CEO
By Sydney LakeJuly 13, 2025
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
Economy
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
By Sydney LakeJuly 11, 2025
Frustrated concerned young couple calculating overspend budget
Finance
Gen Z and millennials can’t afford to buy a house, and it shows: The number of first-time homebuyers is half the historical norm
By Sydney LakeJuly 9, 2025
Condo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market
Finance
Condo prices are falling. Gen Z and millennials: This could be your shot to break into the housing market
By Sydney LakeJuly 2, 2025
Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
Retail
Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Warren Buffett and his first wife, Susan
Leadership
Warren Buffett says the most important financial decision you can make has nothing to do with the stock market
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg’s dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as ‘junk food,’ Hinge CEO says
AI
Mark Zuckerberg’s dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as ‘junk food,’ Hinge CEO says
By Sydney LakeJune 26, 2025
Bumble cut 30% of its workforce—the magnitude of which JPMorgan says ‘comes as a surprise’
Tech
Bumble cut 30% of its workforce—the magnitude of which JPMorgan says ‘comes as a surprise’
By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2025
man filming
Arts & Entertainment
TV and movies are so expensive to produce not even AI will make a significant financial difference—and the streaming wars are to blame
By Sydney LakeJune 24, 2025
man looking out window on plane
Travel & Leisure
A 35-year-old Florida man booked more than 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant
By Sydney LakeJune 14, 2025
mother and daughter doing homework together
Success
‘College doesn’t carry the same ROI it once did’: 70% of teens say their parents support them going to trade school or getting an apprenticeship
By Sydney LakeJune 13, 2025
Mark Cuban speaking
Tech
Bluesky is backfiring. Mark Cuban says the ‘lack of diversity of thought’ is actually pushing users back to X
By Sydney LakeJune 12, 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Success
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s advice to young people is to work with those who outshine you
By Sydney LakeJune 10, 2025
woman shopping for Campbell's soup in grocery store
Economy
Elon Musk predicts a recession this year. 8 sneaky signs we actually could be headed for one
By Sydney LakeJune 6, 2025
Red Lobster CEO sitting in restaurant
Leadership
Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO started as a Goldman Sachs intern. He reveals 3 bold moves he’s cooking up for the seafood chain’s comeback
By Sydney LakeJune 5, 2025
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