Lighter evenings, sunny weekends and a fast approaching British summer mean the number of drivers letting their car roof down is rising at a rapid pace. For those looking to join them, there are a number of bargain convertibles out available. Data compiled by used car website Motors for This is Money show that the number one selling used convertible at the moment is the Mercedes-Benz SLK.

With interest in vinyl records on the rise, the long-standing market for collectible records is being given a new lease of life. The renewed interest will prompt many to question whether the records clogging up attics, boot fairs or lounge are worth anything. Is there a rare gem lurking in your collection - and what are the most valuable vinyl records?

Jaguar's new XE and XF saloons, XF Sportbrake estate and range-topping XJ models will be working as chauffeur and support vehicles at this year's Championships. Chelsea football manager and Jaguar Ambassador José Mourinho launched Jaguar's partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) as he was given a tour of the legendary courts in London SW19 - including Centre Court - by committee member and Former British No. 1 tennis star Tim Henman.

New rules mapped out by the European Union could be about to make it much harder for thousands of Britons to snap up a holiday home on the continent from next March. The Mortgage Credit Directive regulations could also make it more difficult for British workers who receive a portion of their wages in a foreign currency to obtain lending here, experts have warned.

A simpler charging structure and a reduction of fees, including the abolition of the unpaid item fee, will help customers who occasionally use an informal overdraft.

Top classic motors went up by more than 15% last year, according to the Historic Automobile Group International index. Jane Rowley owns four Triumphs - and says its driving them that matters. It's not just the top end of the industry that is booming, interest has surged for more minor classics too, so what should you look out for if you'd like to get a hobby - or an investment.

A dating website for married people that calls itself the 'Google of cheating' has made hard-nosed brokers say they feel 'queasy' about getting involved. Institutions that pump pension pots into companies are known to be reticent, and previous attempts to float the company on overseas stock markets have been pulled after ethical concerns scared away investors.

Live music at the races including Jessie J and Dizzee Rascal has helped the Jockey Club post record annual turnover of £171.2million, up by 5.1 per cent year-on-year. At the start of 2014, Britain's largest commercial group in horseracing announced the launch of Jockey Club Live. The partnership spawned 32 'live music at the races' at racecourses including Newbury and York.

We look at the impact each of the three main parties' measures could have on your finances if they form the next Government. All claim that they will make Britain a better place, but they have a variety of ways that they reckon they can do it. From housing, to families and tax, here's what they say.

HSBC has pushed five-year fixed rate mortgages to their lowest ever level, allowing homeowners to lock in at a rate of just 1.99 per cent. A homeowner taking the new record-breaking deal for a £150,000 25-year repayment mortgage could save £14,500 over that five year period compared to what they would have paid on the 4.99 per cent five-year fixed rates commonly found before the financial crisis.

Sir Richard Branson has issued a stark warning to the British public. With the country's place in Europe under debate, Ukip continuing to draw support, and the Conservatives promising an in-out referendum should they win the Election, he is unequivocal. 'I'm a believer in Europe and I think for Britain to pull out would be an absolute disaster,' he says. 'If there are things we don't like about Europe then let's sort them out.' So Nigel Farage should not hold his breath waiting for a donation from Branson's Virgin empire.

In our Money Morals series we invite readers to help solve a dilemma. This week we ask, if your grown-up son or daughter is living at home but spending extravagantly, can you tell them to rein it in?

Astonishing claims of a 1,400% return over the past two decades are built on borrowed money but there's another important point to consider - property was unloved and cheap in 1996. That made buy-to-let a turbocharged value investment. Investors could still do well today, but they shouldn't expect a repeat of the past.

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.

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.

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.

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.