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.