The value of top classic motors went up by more than 15 per cent last year, according to the Historic Automobile Group International index. This index tracks 50 of the most rare and exotic cars, including the classic Bugattis and Ferraris enjoyed by the rich and famous. But enthusiasts who could never afford the £23million paid last year for a Ferrari 250 GTO can still find a classic car for under £10,000. Jane Rowley owns four classic Triumphs.

The main political parties' manifestos, published last week, were full of pledges, assurances and bribes to win our votes on polling day. Here, Sally Hamilton sifts through all the promises - and gives The Mail on Sunday's verdict on what impact each of the main parties' measures could have on your finances if they form the next Government. All the main parties are promising the Holy Grail of getting more homes built to improve supply and make the first step on the property ladder that bit easier.

New rules introduced earlier this month allowing people greater access to their pension from age 55 have prompted a surge in demand for financial advice. Unbiased, an organisation that promotes the value of financial and legal advice to both consumers and small businesses, says enquiries are 20 per cent higher than at this time last year. Most of the increased demand is from investors looking for advice on pensions - and how to withdraw money without facing onerous tax bills.

Honda has once again been named the most reliable used car manufacturer in comprehensive research by What Car? and Warranty Direct. It means the Japanese badge has taken the crown nine years on the trot in annual data which analyses 50,000 policies on three to eight-year old cars.

The UK's booming property market has pushed moving costs higher with big rises in stamp duty and estate agents fees, that are worked out as a share of sale prices, helping to push the cost of moving home from £7,475 in 2004 to £11,894 last year. Much of the rise came in the last year when costs jumped 20 per cent from £9,948. Centre for Economics and Business Research said most home movers were left scrambling to pay the extra bills having underestimated their cost.

Before the dotcom bubble I had only really heard of two bubbles before - Dutch tulip mania of the 17th century and the South Sea Bubble a hundreds year later. Now they are everywhere it seems. The general definition of a bubble is when prices are at considerable variance to intrinsic value or have lost touch with reality. I don't think biotech is there yet.

The FTSE 100 hit a closing record of 7096.78 on Wednesday, but a survey shows just 36 per cent of investors expect the London stock market to be higher in six months' time. The findings come as opinions polls show the election race between Tories and Labour is still extremely tight, with neither able to gain a decisive edge that would give them an overall majority on May 7. But a Hargreaves Lansdown commentator says the UK stock market is 'packed to the rafters' with global companies, for which the election is a parochial issue and in the long term company profits are not in thrall to any political party.

In the second episode of our new Investing Show, we take a look at what next for the FTSE 100, what a potential US rate rise would mean for investors, and the temptation of buy-to-let returns. In this show special guest Justin Urquhart Stewart, of Seven Investment Management, discusses how to invest when markets are riding high.

My stepfather has always prevented her from contributing to the purchase of their homes. I have now learnt that when my stepfather dies the home has been left, in his will, to his two sons. I would like to know whether there is any course of action we can take when one of them dies?

A shortage of property for sale is adding to pressure on house prices, despite a recent slowdown in activity and the London property market coming off the boil. House prices are tipped to rise 2.5% this year and 4.5% a year for the next five years, by RICS, which has warned the next government must address the UK's property problem.

On Monday Fairtrade boss Michael Gidney will warn that cotton growers are still not getting a sustainable living from their business, despite being suppliers to a multi-billion-pound fashion industry. Gidney, who will be speaking at an event to mark the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza textile factory collapse in Bangladesh, will say: 'We need to change the way we view fashion and reconnect with all the many people who work to bring us our clothes, because too many of them simply cannot make a living. 'Over the past 20 years, 285,000 Indian farmers have committed suicide. The fact that prices continue to fall in the UK should be a wake-up call for shoppers.'

Madagascar Oil told investors that the island's government had approved the development of Block 3104, with includes the 1.7billion barrel Tsimiroro field. Outside of Madagascar, there's been growing optimism among oilers around the globe recently as Brent crude climbed past the $60 a barrel mark. Elsewhere, CloudTag shares flew 50 per cent higher to 3.2 pence after it issued shares at a premium on Friday.

I have a private pension pot of about £50,000, alongside a final salary scheme that will pay me £10,000 a year. How do I weigh up whether to take a tax-free lump sum? Alan Higham, retirement director at Fidelity Worldwide Investments, answers a reader question.

During a recent holiday to Barcelona, my phone was stolen. I had become separated from my friends, so had no way of calling my network - Vodafone - straight away to alert them to the incident. By the time I managed to call Vodafone, the thief had made £1,130-worth of fraudulent calls to Spanish premium- rate numbers. Vodafone said that I had to pay these charges. After negotiations, they have offered to reduce the bill by £200.

Major airlines are to set up ombudsman-style schemes that customers can turn to if they have a dispute. At present, complaints about flights are dealt with by the regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). But it struggles to deal with the huge number of cases it receives and can't force airlines to follow its decisions or make payments.

I'm thinking about investing in strategic bonds, as I hear they give a good regular return. But is the money I put into them guaranteed? Holly Black replies.

History suggests that because of demographic changes we may now be about to enter a period of near-zero inflation for a lot of the next century. This is going to have major implications for many aspects of life, but especially managing wealth. Is 2015 a turning point in global inflation and, if it is, what can you do to weather the storm? Pete Comely, author of a new book 'Inflation Matters' explains...

Metro Bank plans to create an extra 3,300 jobs by the end of the decade, it boldly announced last week amid a visit to its Kingston-upon-Thames branch by Chancellor George Osborne. On the same day as the Chancellor visited, This is Money went behind the scenes at its Fulham Broadway store. Buried underneath is its 'university' - study rooms in which staff are encouraged to continue progressing through the company.

Thousands of new drivers are having their car clamped because they are unaware of the new car tax rules, new figures suggest. When a car changes ownership, the tax no longer changes hands with it. Instead the previous owner receives an automatic refund and the new owner must pay the tax in full.

Monday morning, football legend Dion Dublin makes a debut of a different kind. He will be presenting on BBC One show Homes Under the Hammer, joining property TV rock stars Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts. Lee Boyce speaks to him ahead of his big debut.

To clear the average national household debt of £13,000 at 6% interest with a monthly repayment of £100 will take around 17 years. There are, however, plenty of simple ways to make significant savings on your regular spending that could clear your debt - or boost your savings - in less than a year. This is Money's top 50 - updated - money-saving tips may appear light-hearted but are deadly serious.

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. We also highlight why investing in an Isa makes sense, as it should protect your hopefully growing investments from tax forever.

The UK economy failed to post expected deflation as CPI instead stayed flat for the second month in a row, according to new official figures. That left the outlook for rates firmly unchanged, with a first move still expected upwards in spring 2016.

For many buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility. Climbing house prices, rising rents and improving mortgage deals are tempting investors - although they will need a big deposit. Read This is Money's top ten buy-to-let tips

The influence of financial services on the economy is spelled out again as City brokers steal top spot in this year's official list of highest earners. According to the detailed 2014 annual salaries survey, brokers pocketed around 40 times more this year than those at the bottom of the list - the people responsible for keeping children safe on the way to school. Lollipop crossing patrols earned around £3,400.