How To Afford That Special Engagement Ring

Purchasing that special engagement ring is an important part of the marriage proposal tradition. Though some traditions are dying nowadays, this particular one still prevails as a sign of love and commitment. But engagement rings can be really expensive and affording one can sometimes be difficult. Here are some tips to aid you purchase the engagement ring that you desire.

In order to purchase an engagement ring, if you do not have the money saved for that purpose, you will either have to save it or resort to financing. Both alternatives are interesting and which one you will choose will depend on how rushed in you are. If time is a pressing issue, then you will need to find some sort of financing. Otherwise, you can start saving for the purchase.

When Time Is Not An Issue

When you have enough time to save the money for purchasing a ring, it is a good idea to do so. That way you will save a lot of money on interests due to financing. Making the necessary adjustments to your budget will help you put a fixed amount apart every month to build up the sum you will need to purchase that special engagement ring. It is just better to put some money aside every month than waiting to see if there is money left at the end of the month.

The prices of engagement rings are very varied. You can obtain an engagement ring for a price that can range between a couple of hundreds to several thousands dollars. There are of course engagement rings worth a lot more than that but this article is not intended for such eccentricities. According to the price of the ring you will need to calculate the time you will need to save the money and thus, the amount you will have to put aside every month.

When Time Is An Issue

When time is an issue you have no other choice but to resort to financing. There are many different financial products that you can obtain in order to pay for an engagement ring. For instance, if you own a credit card, then, your problem is half solved as you only need to purchase your engagement ring with your card and pay as much as you can of the balance every month to fully pay it off. However, whether the ring is expensive or you do not have enough credit left on your card you may want to try other alternatives.

Unsecured personal loans are an excellent choice, they provide higher amounts that can easily reach ten thousands dollars and they also provide flexible repayment schedules that can last up to five years or even longer. Yet, your choice for an engagement ring may be a bit more expensive. In that case, resorting to a secured loan might be a good idea. Truth is that even for lower price rings (five thousands and up) loans based on equity can provide more advantageous terms like lower rates and longer repayment programs so you will not have to worry about repayment.

It is a good idea to combine some savings with financing to keep things inexpensive if you have the time to do so. Maybe, saving a couple of months and financing the rest of the price of the engagement ring can do the trick.

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