Invest to save, not to show off: Salil Ankola

Talented and good-looking actor Anand Suryavanshi who visited Tellychakkar.com and spent some quality time with us, donned the hat of a journalist as the Guest Editor. He spoke to industry friend Salil Ankola and took his interview who shared some great investment tips. Cricketer-turned-actor Salil Ankola, who has not been much in the news of late, has been seen in a number of films such as Kurukshetra and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne and television shows such as Karam Apna Apna, C.I.D: Special Bureau, Vikraal Aur Gabraal, Kora Kagaz, Pyar Ka Bandhan and Savitri. He was also a part of mega reality drama series, Bigg Boss 1. How important is money to you? Money is very important as it can help one get a better life. Are you an impulsive buyer? I was an impulsive buyer when I was younger. What are the investments that you have made? I do not understand stocks to invest in them. I plan to buy a house and I hope the financial situation in the country may turn stable if Modi wins the elections. What has been your most expensive purchase? I bought myself an Omega Seamaster watch. Do you feel financially secured? Yes, today I have a choice to do whatever I want to. It is not necessary for me to work. But I believe that being secure is not enough as one day I may feel the need for more income. Who handles your expenses? My financial advisor guides me to handle my expenses. What was your first salary? My passion for cricket got me a job in a company. I was 19 years old when I started off at Rs, 11,000 per month. How much money do you carry every day? I tend to spend liquid cash so I carry plastic money. Your advice to new investors? I would like to tell people that everyone’s desires are unlimited. So, it is better to invest not to show off but to save. Also, property investment is a very good option.