Money gives you that sense of empowerment - Vaani Sharma

Money. That's what drives everyone in the final analysis, whether in the glamour world of acting or the hard grind of scripting and producing. Cashin' In sits down with TV celebs to know well they handle their financial matters, and tracks their spending patterns. She’s been around the industry for three years. During this period, Vaani Sharma, who’s plays the character of Viraj in Jeevan Saathi, has earned her fair share of wealth which makes her feel financially secure at her age. Let’s unearth how Vaani goes about spending her money. How important is money for you? It’s very important. Money gives you that sense of empowerment, a sense of independence. Are you an impulsive buyer? No, I’m not. I always give a serious thought before buying something. It’s not about cost but whether you buy the right stuff. What are the investments you have made? I’ve got some property, jewellery, shares and insurance policies. What is your most expensive purchase? A Honda City car which cost me about Rs 8.5 lakh. Do you feel financially secure? The current crisis that we’re (TV industry) facing, there could be a scenario where there would be no work for two months. In these times, there’s bound to be insecurity. However, I’ve been in the industry for three years and have made my fair of wealth which can help survive during this lean period. Who handles your expenses? My father does that for me. I’m too young too manage shares and other investments. Experience always counts. So, I simply leave this task to him. What was your first salary? What you did with it? When I was still in college, I shot for an ad which fetched me Rs, 5000. Honestly, I don’t even remember how I spent it. How much money do you carry every day? I’m very careless and thus often end up losing my purse. Hence I mainly carry my cards. Generally, I do carry 200 bucks with me. Any advice for investors? Always save 30-40 percent of your earnings for investments purposes.