Handsome hunk Gautam Rode, who rose to fame as Saras in Star Plus’ Saraswatichandra, has also achieved some brownie points becoming a much appreciated host (he is currently hosting Nach Baliye 6 jointly with Karan Wahi). In a talk with Tellychakkar.com, Gautam speaks about his achievements and how important it is to save money to have a secured future. How important is money to you? Money is very important for anyone to survive. Are you an impulsive buyer? I am impulsive when it comes to buying clothes and cars. What are the investments that you have made? Apart from the regular investments such as Provident Fund and a LIC policy, I have invested by buying properties. What has been your most expensive purchase? My Mercedes car. Do you feel financially secure? As of today, I feel financially secured. Who handles your expenses? My dad handles my expenses. What was your first salary? I worked for this ‘Close-up’ advertisement that earned me Rs. 60,000. How much money do you carry every day? I carry between Rs.5,000 to 7,000 along with my credit and debit cards every day. Your advice to new investors? I would advise people to save in order to secure their future instead of indulging in luxuries.