Happy Saturday! A 51-year-old woman says she's in the best shape of her life after ditching cardio and getting into strength training. Here's how she did it. More than 15,000 marketing leaders and ...

Status symbols often shift over time, depending on the nature of our society and the beliefs of the people operating within it. However, it's possible for different communities, groups, and ...

In comparison to younger people who are collectively struggling to achieve financial stability and comfort in their daily lives, millennials are doing pretty well — and they want the world to know it.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. If someone drives a fancy car, we assume they’re ...

The ultra-rich are turning to new ways to signal wealth as luxury dupes, weight-loss drugs, and cosmetic procedures become more accessible to the general public. Now, new ways of flaunting wealth have ...

The concept of a "status symbol" is deeply embedded in human behavior. We often acquire certain items or strive for particular achievements to signal our standing, success, or desirability. However, ...

Vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks were the epitome of luxury in 2024. This year, however, $600 calendars and stained-glass lamps have become the new status symbols. Giant tote bags from Coach ...

But a survey published this month by CardRates did exactly that, asking 3,012 people to list items they perceive to have the most value to others in Michigan. “A Rolex watch doesn’t tell the time ...