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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.
MacKenzie Scott (left); Elon Musk (right)
SuccessElon Musk on MacKenzie Scott giving away $26 billion of her fortune: ‘Sadly,’ it makes the world a worse place
By Sydney LakeJune 29, 2026
The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise
Real EstateThe 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise
By Sydney LakeJune 27, 2026
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SuccessStop blaming Gen Z for resisting RTO: 71% say they want a hybrid balance—and now they’re quietly leading the office comeback
By Sydney LakeJune 27, 2026
Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout
PoliticsLarry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout
By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in megagifts last year
SuccessMacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in megagifts last year
By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
Cursor’s 25-year-old CEO turned a Discord server into a talent pipeline to build his $60 billion SpaceX-backed AI company
AICursor’s 25-year-old CEO turned a Discord server into a talent pipeline to build his $60 billion SpaceX-backed AI company
By Sydney LakeJune 23, 2026
Texas and Charlotte used to build huge McMansions—now they’re copying the California design tricks they once mocked
Real EstateTexas and Charlotte used to build huge McMansions—now they’re copying the California design tricks they once mocked
By Sydney LakeJune 22, 2026
A pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision
Personal FinanceA pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision
By Sydney LakeJune 22, 2026
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SuccessFormer U.S. Secret Service agent says bringing your authentic self to work stifles teamwork: ‘You don’t get high performers, you get sloppiness’
By Sydney LakeJune 21, 2026
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
EnvironmentJeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
By Sydney LakeJune 19, 2026
Kevin O’Leary slams work-life balance, saying it’s complete nonsense and founders should work ’25 hours a day, 8 days a week’
SuccessKevin O’Leary slams work-life balance, saying it’s complete nonsense and founders should work ’25 hours a day, 8 days a week’
By Sydney LakeJune 17, 2026
The new problem for millennial parents in the Northeast: The million-dollar starter home
Real EstateThe new problem for millennial parents in the Northeast: The million-dollar starter home
By Sydney LakeJune 17, 2026
A ChatGPT prompt almost killed Ryan Serhant’s $50 million NYC penthouse deal. Here’s how he saved it
Real EstateA ChatGPT prompt almost killed Ryan Serhant’s $50 million NYC penthouse deal. Here’s how he saved it
By Sydney LakeJune 16, 2026
Michelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more like putting a safety lock on a gun
SuccessMichelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more like putting a safety lock on a gun
By Sydney LakeJune 15, 2026
A 1% mistake costs $10 billion: Inside the impossible math of managing Elon Musk’s trillionaire SpaceX wealth
Personal FinanceA 1% mistake costs $10 billion: Inside the impossible math of managing Elon Musk’s trillionaire SpaceX wealth
By Sydney LakeJune 14, 2026
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