Is antique collecting the key to saving for your golden years? Avid antiquarian Arthur T. Vanderbilt II thinks so. In The Soul of a House: Adventures in Building an Antique Retirement Account, Vanderbilt asserts that choosing carefully researched, centuries-old items that will grow in value over time is a savvy way to enjoy monetary gains down the road. “A home filled with antiques, selected one by one, over years, over decades, each a special piece whose beauty, whose history speaks directly to you, can bring a lifetime of enjoyment and satisfaction,” writes Vanderbilt. Start curating your own collection at the Morristown Armory Antiques Show, October 28–29.
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