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.

The plain Jane Chandini of India Calling has little knowledge of handling finances, but she makes it a point to keep track of her investments. Mansi Parekh talks to Riya V Anandwala about her views on worthy investments. Read on to know where most of her money flows...

What's your way of handling money?
Mostly it's fixed deposits. I also do those three year investments where the money doubles or something of that sort.

Who is the brain behind these investments?
My dad! I know nothing about them. I just give my cheques to him and he does the needful. I also have a CA who helps my dad.

What about investing in properties?
Not my personal investment though, my family has certainly bought a bunglow in Lonavala.

Are you an uncontrollable buyer?
Yes, I very much am. Like last month I bought 50 DVDs at a stretch. I don't really give a second thought when it comes to buying things which I am crazy about.

Where does most of your money go?
I spend loads on three things. Books- I have innumerable books, music- I am a music fanatic and movies- I love watching movies of all sorts.

What about gadgets?
I go crazy when I see gadgets. I bought a new iPod, portable DVD player and bought a new cell phone which unfortunately got lost in five days.

What about splurging on clothes and footwear?
You will be shocked to know that my mom does my shopping. I don't shop for clothes and stuff.

What are your views on loan?
I definitely think that it's an easy way out. But my policy is clear, buy what you can afford.

Who will be beneficiary of you insurance?
Me, I don't know about anyone else as I got my insurance policy done a few months back.

Do you own a car? Is it on loan?
Yes, I own a car, and it's not on loan

How are you by nature, when it comes to your finances?
I have a balanced attitude when it comes to spending. I spend on things which are worth my money.

At the end of the day, how will you describe yourself, a woman who depends on her family or a self-made woman?
I just graduated last year, so when it comes to spending, my family does it all. But yes it's somewhere in between.

Do you bank on any other profession?
Music...