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Deciding it’s time to buy an engagement ring is a
momentous occasion – it’s something many people liken to buying a car or home.
It’s a big purchase and one of the biggest you may make in your early adult life.
But, where do you begin saving?
Here are some tips to help you start saving for that
ring or diamond jewellery Auckland men get from Diamonds.co.nz for
their beloved.
1. Set up transfers
If you make use on online banking, you should be able
to set up automatic transfers from your cheque account to a savings account.
Create a separate account as an engagement ring fund and have your main account
automatically transfer small amounts into it each week. If, after a month or
so, you think you can contribute more to it, go for it.
2. Do your homework
If you were going to buy a new car, you would research
everything you possibly could, wouldn’t you? You’d know the best dealer, the
best deal, and everything else. Be the same about engagement rings. Educate
yourself on typesof metals, diamonds and styles of rings so you can loo more
objectively at the ring to pick out the perfect piece for your partner. You’ll
also better understand what affects price.
3. Become a cheap date
This is a great way to save cash quickly. Rather than
heading off to trendy clubs or restaurants like you normally would, find free
things to do, such as hiking or working out together. Look for discounts and
deals, too.
4. Don’t go big
Skipping big purchases can be a tough one, and you
will need to sacrifice the good things in life, but it’s not forever. Hold off
on the new gadget or save buying a new outfit for when it comes on sale. Use
that money towards the engagement ring.
5. Save small
Do you remember the story about a guy who used cash
for everything and every time he received a $5 bill, he would put it straight
into a piggy bank? Well, after a year, that method of saving funded a family
trip for four to Disney World. It does sound crazy, but there is something to
this method. By using cash to pay for everything, you become aware of just how
much you are spending and then become more motivated to save up.
6. Financing programs
Something, hanging around saving little bits here and
there to afford her dream ring is frustrating and difficult. Financing programs
are a good alternative, too, and there are loads of options out there. There
are no-interest programs where you pay a certain amount monthly and then settle
the balance with a larger payment on the last month, which is a popular method
with many people.
Combining a financing program with other methods of
payment is another great way to save up for her dream diamond engagement ring.
Use a combination of the methods and you’ll be well on your way to buying the
ring of her dreams.
