Step aside, Stanley tumblers — hand sanitizer is the hottest new teen status symbol. Regardless of the generation, popularity always seems to be a big stressor to middle schoolers, with status markers ...

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.

In a world obsessed with the latest trends and flexing our perceived success, the concept of a "status symbol" is constantly evolving. What once signified wealth, influence, or discerning taste can ...

Healthy -- and pricey -- snacks from Erewhon are among the new status symbols for Gen Z. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Young Americans are hungry to assert their social dominance — and they’re ...

The hottest accessory of summer 2025 is…a stuffed monster elf? Seemingly overnight, Labubu dolls have become the status symbol for the extremely online Gen Z fashion set. Though the plush mini ...

Regardless of status, background, or what we do for a living, we all share a straightforward desire: the pursuit of happiness. However, in recent years, happiness has found a sister: peace. Judging by ...

Travel has overtaken luxury vehicles as the primary symbol of having "made it" among mass affluent Americans, according to the Forbes Research 2025 Mass Affluent Survey. We polled more than 1,000 ...

I still remember clutching a Beanie Baby in each hand at the age of five, begging my parents to buy me just one more. While these trends may seem harmless at first glance, they reflect a deeper ...

Once confined to adolescent years, braces have undergone a remarkable transformation in social perception. As more adults opt for orthodontic treatment, these dental devices have evolved beyond their ...