15/09/2026
You remember that time your phone fell on the ground and the screen cracked right? You remember how you had to beg your friend to borrow you money to fix it right?
Do you remember that time when your family member unexpectedly died and a hefty bill was all of a sudden slammed in your face?
Do you remember how helpless you felt in those moments?
I’m sure you do.
You felt helpless because you did not have any back up savings to save you in the time of emergency.
Popularly known as an emergency fund, a SAVE YOURSELF account is a savings account where you save up a sum of money continuously so that when a big, unexpected emergency arrives, you are able to stand firm because you know that you can handle it without borrowing money, selling valuables or scraping your entire life savings.
Your save yourself account is where you fall back on when your child suddenly comes down with malaria.
It is the account that comes through for you when the mechanic slaps you with an unexpected bill.
It is the safety net which keeps you from panicking if you lose your job unexpectedly because you know that at least, you have enough savings to cover your basic living expenses while you hunt for a new job.
This account is what gives you audacity to walk away from that toxic/abusive relationship into your own place so that you can persevere your life and choose you.
Everyone of us NEEDS a save yourself account.
And this account is one that you must always contribute to. It is not a one time thing because you have no idea how expensive the next emergency would be.
Ideally, it should cover at least 6 months of your living expenses — but I would say, make it 12 months and keep going.
You may not have a penny now saved for emergencies, but trust me, it is not too late to start now. I started with saving just N500 daily in 2025 and I kept up the momentum in 2026. This is also asides the lump sums I add to the account once money hits my account.
NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU. You need to have emergency savings for the rainy day.
Love, Light and a sprinkle of Money in between 💜💡💸
The Money Mechanic 💰👩🔧