My preferred form of investment is property: Vikas Gupta

Vikas Gupta, television actor, shares some money tips

Your first paycheck

My first paycheck was when I was 17. I faked my age and was working in Convergys call centre. It was for Rs 18,000 and that was a very big deal. I had to lie I was 21.

Most expensive purchase till date

My house.

Who manages your money and where do you invest

I used to manage it myself. But now with work growing, I have a very trusted team of people who have been working with me for a couple of years now. My preferred form of investment is property.

Your advice about money

If you can't buy two of it, then you can't afford it. Listen to your parents when you are starting out. They are correct about the basics of investment. From there onwards, take it how you want and life allows.

Your money mistake

Actually, there are two. For the first five years, I made no investment of any kind. And secondly, I never took money seriously.

Next big purchase you are planning

Vacation with my mom.