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. Marathi mulgi Shilpa Shinde who is currently seen in Maayka and Waaris is a self made woman. One of the reasons for Shilpa took to acting was because she wanted to be financially independent. She never liked asking for money from her parents. Today, she is not only financially independent but also financially secure. Get a peek into the finances of Shilpa Shinde exclusively on Tellychakkar. How important is money for you? Money is not everything for me but money can sure do a lot of things. Money is needed for everything today and it can’t be denied. Are you an impulsive buyer? No, I am a practical person and I have a control on my desires. I buy things only if it is worth. I don’t get driven by anything. What are the investments you have made? I have made investments in property and insurance policies. I don’t prefer to make a lot of investments as I believe in living for the moment. What is your most expensive purchase? My house on Malad Link road. I bought it two years ago for fifty five lakhs. I feel so proud to have bought a plush house in Mumbai all on my own. Do you feel financially secure? Yes. An actor’s profession is such that you tend to feel financially insecure but I don’t feel so. Having a house in Mumbai city is the biggest security. Feeling financially secure or insecure is individualistic. It is all in the mind. Who handles your expenses? I handle my expenses. Currently I am the sole earning member of my family, so they leave it to me to handle my expenses. Sometimes, I do take advise from them. What was your first salary? What you did with it? It was Rs. 1,200. I earned it by doing internship as an accountant when I was studying in college. How much money do you carry every day? I don’t carry more than Rs. 1,000 every day. I use credit and debit cards for my expenses. Any advice for investors? Investment is very important but one shouldn’t go overboard with it. I don’t understand why people cut out so much money from their present to use in future. I mean what is the sense in wearing diamonds when you have wrinkles on your face.