How Can I Pay for a New Bed?

If you decide that you need a new bed, perhaps because yours has broken or is getting uncomfortable, then you may wonder how you will be able to afford it. There are different ways that you can pay for it and there will be advantages and disadvantages to all of them, so it is good to have a careful think about them all so that you will be able to choose the option that will suit you the best.

Use Savings

If you have some money saved up then you could use this to pay for the bed. If the money is in an instant access savings account, you will be able to get hold of it right away. It might be that your money is tied up though and it might mean that you will need to wait a bit longer to get it. Some accounts will take a few days, but others the money could need a months notice or so or you may need to wait a while. If you have a bond you may have to wait until it matures before you can cash out. Therefore, you will have to find out how so you can get the money and whether you are willing to wait until you can get it.

Save Up

If you do not have the money in your savings account at the moment, you may find that you will be able to save up some money. This will mean that you will not have to borrow the money, but you will have to wait a while until you have accumulated what you need. This could be something that you are able to do, but it depends on how urgent your need is to buy the bed. If it has broken and cannot be repaired then you may have to get one. However, if it is uncomfortable, then you might be able to cope with it for a little while, so that you can save up.


You could try borrowing the money…

Borrow the Money

Borrowing the money if you desperately need money now will mean that you will be able to get the bed quickly. You will be able to normally arrange a loan pretty fast or if you use a credit card you will be able to buy it right away. It could take a little longer in some cases than using your savings though, depending on the type of loan that you use and where you get it from. Of course, if you have a poor credit record, then you may not easily be able to borrow money and so borrowing might not be an option for you. There will also be a cost associated with a loan. All lenders will charge you for borrowing money and you will need to think about whether you think that it is worth paying this money so that you can buy the bed more quickly. You are paying for the privilege and you need to decide whether you think that it is worth doing this or not.

So, there are three main options and you will need to consider which will be the best for you. It is good to think about how urgent your need is first as that will be a big factor. You also need to consider whether you have enough money saved and how easy it will be to get a loan. The cost of the loan is also a big thing to consider. Take some time to weigh it all up as the decision is important and will make a difference to how long it is until you get the bed and the total cost of it, so it is an important one to make.