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. Sayantani believes in working hard and not thinking about money. She loves to spend money and live life to the fullest. She feels that she has to learn a lot as far as handling money is concerned. She therefore wants to understand investments and finance. Until then let’s figure how this Bong babe handles her earnings. How important is money for you? It is important in life as every person is accustomed to a certain lifestyle and money is important to live your lifestyle. But it is not everything in life. Are you an impulsive buyer? Yes, I used to spend heavily but now I have sobered down. Maybe because I don’t get time these days to shop. What are the investments you have made? My house in Malad is my biggest investment. I have also made some basic investments. What is your most expensive purchase? It has to be my house. I bought it last year in December for thirty five lakhs. Do you feel financially secure? Feeling financially secure or insecure is just a state of mind. I don’t think in that direction. God has been very kind to me as far as money is concerned and I think it will be the same in future. Who handles your expenses? I handle my expenses with the help of my CA and my father. What was your first salary? What you did with it? It was Rs. 3,000 from a modelling assignment in Kolkata. I was in 12th grade. I bought small silver idols of Lord Ganesha for every one in my family. How much money do you carry every day? I carry only basic calculated amount of money as whenever I carry more money I spend it. Do you invest in the stock market? No. I am unaware about its intricacies. I may invest in the stock market later in my life. Any advice for investors? Don’t be money minded. Don’t make unnecessary expenses at the same time do not live stingily. I get pleasure in buying perfumes for myself. Such desires should not be killed to accumulate money.