The reason why is simple: we’re going to go through a big crunch — and that’s where the details will be. I predict these things are going to be the biggest status symbols you’ll see in 15 ...

Let me share with you the 8 ‘modern status symbols’ that don’t look like success—but really are. 1) Minimalism. In a world of excess, we often equate possession with success.

With the large wealth gap, there are certain things the middle class think are status symbols that mean nothing to the less fortunate. Because they are so focused on survival, rather than luxury.

Busyness and a lack of leisure time have become pervasive status symbols in the U.S. that most people attribute to higher social status individuals. Historically, ...