Buy Furniture - And Pay Monthly

Is it a bad idea to finance furniture at 0% interest if I can buy it in cash?

: Many retailers, such as DFS or Rooms To Go, offer "same-as-cash" deals where you pay nothing in interest for 6 to 60 months, provided the balance is paid in full before the period ends. buy furniture and pay monthly

While monthly payments make a $2,000 sofa feel like a $40 monthly expense, there are hidden traps to watch for: Is it a bad idea to finance furniture