Expensive snacks are the latest status symbol for cash-strapped members of Gen Z who are unable to afford the traditional markers of wealth, including expensive cars and designer clothes. $19 ...

In this article, we’ll dive into 7 status symbols that Gen X still clings to, but which younger generations find completely unimportant. So, buckle up and let’s take a trip down the memory lane.

But millennials and Gen Z—the latter in particular—are shaking up what status symbols for their age group looks like. Gone are the days of shiny new tech and the latest designer pieces.

Inflation is no match for Gen Z's love of little treats. A $19 Erewhon smoothie or a $45 tin of potato chips are the new status symbols.

Young Americans are hungry to assert their social dominance — and they’re using food to do it. Expensive snacks are the latest status symbol for cash-strapped members of Gen Z who are unable ...

But millennials and Gen Z—the latter in particular—are shaking up what status symbols for their age group looks like. Gone are the days of shiny new tech and the latest designer pieces.

Erewhon smoothies, thrifted Coach bags and platinum American Express cards are Gen Z's status symbols—and they signify a lot more than bank balance.