How can you tell that someone’s wealthy? The first things that probably come to mind include how someone dresses, what accessories they have, what they drive, what they eat, and what home they have. However, being considered wealthy entirely depends on our circumstances: if we were stranded on a desert planet, being rich would mean having access to water.
Prompted by internet user u/Ready2go555, the members of the r/AskReddit community shared what modern-day signs of wealth they personally believe will become obsolete in the future, from gemstones and cars to beachfront properties. We’ve collected some of their most fascinating opinions. Scroll down, have a read, and see if you agree with them.
Bored Panda reached out to personal finance expert Sam Dogen, who shared his thoughts on the different types of wealth, as well as what resources might unexpectedly grow in value in the far-flung future. Dogen is the founder of the popular 'Financial Samurai' blog and the author of the bestseller 'How To Engineer Your Layoff.' Scroll down for our full interview with him.
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Do you think anyone is gonna give a s**t about your $1,000 sweater in 20 years?
