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16 signs you've 'made it' in America

Tanza LoudenbackDec 28, 2016, 21:45 IST

Tim DeWitt carries a U.S. flag during a parade honoring Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler (not pictured), who helped thwart an attack on a French train last August, during a parade honoring them in Sacramento, California September 11, 2015.Max Whittaker/Reuters

The American Dream has transformed over time.

To find out what it means to Americans today, personal-budgeting company You Need A Budget and market-research company OnePoll surveyed the financial aspirations of 2,000 Americans.

The result is a list of 30-plus signs that indicate achievement of the modern American Dream, ranging from paying for a Netflix account to shopping at Whole Foods to owning a second home.

Below, find 16 signs from the survey that you've "made it." And remember: Just like the Dream has evolved over time, it also varies from person to person. Whether or not you've truly "made it" isn't about your car or travel schedule. It's completely up to you.