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5 Things That Will Be Major Status Symbols In 15 Years
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5 Things That Will Be Major Status Symbols In 15 Years

I suggest you get on this right now — at least, if this applies to you.

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Ah, the status symbol. These have existed since time immemorial. In the age of the caveman, the big status symbol was probably an animal skull. Today, status symbols include a high net worth, home ownership, and being able to pay for healthcare.

Tomorrow’s status symbols are not going to be that easy to obtain with money — though money will always have a certain “key to clout.” Money is there to open up doors, but money doesn't create class.

Class is going to be just as much a lifestyle as it is an economic title. The reason why is simple: we’re going to go through a big crunch where most of us will be working poor. 

But there’s poor and poor. 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 years — here’s why.

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