Fund managers and brokers continue to put the case for keeping your money invested in the nation's grocers - and stress that in the long haul it may pay off. Richard Buxton, who runs Old Mutual's UK Alpha fund, has bought just one stock this year: Tesco. He originally sold the shares in 2010 at £4.25 and recently bought them back at £1.75. He says: 'It's going to be a long haul but the new chief executive Dave Lewis is doing all the right things.'

The policy, adopted by the majority of car insurers, means that cautious drivers end up paying for the mistakes of other more careless drivers through their car premiums. Drivers complain of being penalised for their honesty - after all if they don't tell their insurer they might never find out and their premiums remain unaffected.

Of all properties in Cornwall, 6.2 per cent - some 10,169 - are used solely as holiday homes, research from Direct Line shows. Also in the top three are Gwynedd, in Wales, and North Norfolk. Supporters see the increase in second homeowners as bringing money and business into areas, while critics say second home-ownership has driven up house prices.

From banks to credit card firms, fund managers and shops, there are a lot of smart people whose job it is to try and take your cash off you. Learning more about money is a good way to keep hold of it and make more of it. Here are some simple but important things I'd teach people about money. What would you suggest?

The 'flash trading' scandal is a result of the 'culture of greed' on Wall Street, says the author who uncovered the story. And Michael Lewis says there will be more scandals unless there is 'fundamental change' in the way bankers are rewarded. Lewis is no academic economist. He was a successful trader on Wall Street and in the City before he wrote 'Liar's Poker' in 1989 - the classic insider's account of the 80s boom.

Record numbers of buyers are turning to property auctions where as long as you can finance a winning bid you can lock in a property purchase within minutes. But you need to brave and sometimes willing to enter a bidding war to secure your dream property, so is it worth buying a home under the hammer?

If Tesco is not careful, it could become the next Woolworths. Beloved Woolies was also once a British staple, which seemed like would never disappear. Tesco is trying to be a one-stop shop for everything. Electricals, clothing, mobile phones, banking - the majority just want to go in for their weekly food shop. It could be its downfall.

Feeling the pinch? From claiming for compensation if your train is delayed to splitting TV costs, here Money Mail looks at 40 ways you can save money. Some require just small tweaks to your regular habits or a phone call or two and could save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds. You can save cash just by spending with a different type of credit card or planning ahead for big events or trips.

A mum and her teenage son have faced a year-long battle with insurers after their cars were written off while parked on their own driveway. Sixth-form student Josh Coultas and his mother Jaki Cowling were sitting in their front room when they heard a loud bang outside. Looking out the window, they saw his red Ford Fiesta, which had been parked on their driveway, was in a neighbour's garden.

There are many good reasons for saving. A rainy day fund can give you protection against unexpected bills or losing your job. Tapping into your savings is also the key to many of life's major events, such as buying a car, getting married or buying a home. The good news is that once you decide to get that saving habit there are ways to make it work even better.

My estranged bankrupt son forced his grandmother, who is 85, to buy four iPhone 6 Plus mobile contracts from three operators for him, his wife and two daughters as Christmas presents. Virgin was brilliant and cancelled the phone charges; 3 insisted the contract be paid up; and O2 has insisted she pays £100 a month to the end of the contract.

Global banking giant HSBC will consider moving its headquarters out of the UK, chairman Douglas Flint will reveal today, with rumours that it could also relaunch the Midland banking brand. The decision comes in response to reforms for the UK finance industry that include requirements to separate investment banking from retail banking that serves everyday customers.

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?

One in six young people between 25 and 34 years old said to have relied on inheritance from a relative to buy their own house, compared to just one in 20 people aged over 55, housing charity Shelter said. Half think their children will be able to buy their first home only after receiving an inheritance, a survey of more than 1,000 parents suggest.

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.

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.

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.