Money cannot buy relationships: Kanica Maheshwari

Talented actress Kanica Maheshwari, who has impressed everyone with her grey character in Star Plus’ show Diya Aur Baati and is also shaking a leg with her husband Ankur in the couple dance reality show Nach Baliye, talks about her savings and gives tip to all investors in our lifestyle (investment) section. Read on… How important is money to you? Money is very important in today’s life, but definitely it cannot buy relationships. So for me, money is priceless. Are you an impulsive buyer? Not really; I always think before spending on anything. What are the investments that you have made? Till now I have invested in fixed deposits, property, gold and diamonds. What has been your most expensive purchase? My most expensive purchase is my 1 bhk house in Mumbai that was bought for Rs 25 lakh seven years ago. Do you feel financially secure? Yes, very much. And I have the backing of my husband and family. So, I really don’t have to worry about my future. Who handles your expenses? My dad, as he is a Chartered Accountant. What was your first salary? My first salary was Rs 3000 per month in an advertisement agency. How much money do you carry every day? I carry around 3 to 4k every day and of course my debit and credit cards. Your advice to new investors? I would tell everyone to save at least 30 per cent of their income. Saving is very important in everyone’s life.