Against a backdrop of bad headlines, contrarian investor Tim Price explains where he is looking for good news in the latest episode of the Investing Show. The show also includes a discussion of whether the UK is likely to see negative interest rates and Lydia Fearn, of consultancy Redington, on how to make more of your pension.

How do you get people to start saving into their pension early? This is a question that vexes the state, policymakers and the pension industry. It also landed with me this week when my sister asked about her new job's pension. On the basis that the advice I'd give my own sister is the best I can come up with, I will share it here.

Mortgage holders in pockets of London along with other towns on the outskirts such as Barking, Crawley and Harlow are the most at risk if the BofE raises interest rates, data shows. Those who have bought a home in these areas - along with others, Dagenham, Slough, Watford and Worcester - are the most exposed if rates nudged up, Savills says.

Like many parents, Eric and Muriel Fisher were keen to help their children buy their first homes. So in 2005, they borrowed £92,000 from Halifax to provide deposits and assistance to their five offspring. The mortgage they took out was interest-only. Yet the couple have been told the loan must be repaid next year when Mr Fisher turns 75.

The high-rise property in London's trendy Shoreditch has come onto the market for sale with a price tag of £1,090,000 despite having just 689 sq ft of accommodation. Anyone looking to buy the property in London's trendy Shoreditch with a 10 per cent deposit of £109,000, will need to be earning a massive annual wage of £245,000.

The numbers are eye-watering and have left investors wondering just how serious this global sell-off really is. Stock watchers been spooked by falling energy prices, the slowdown in China and emerging markets - and the prospect that the European Central Bank could cut interest rates further into negative territory.

Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant after what is believed to be a spate of 'smishing' attacks which drain current accounts of cash. One reader, Edward Smith from Sheffield, lost £22,700 from his 123 current account after fraudsters managed to hijack a genuine Santander text message thread to say there was suspicious activity on his account.

Royal London chief executive Phil Loney aired fears that George Osborne will 'tamper' with the pensions system in the Budget on March 16 to balance the books. The Treasury has been considering plans to axe pensions tax breaks which encourage saving and are worth worth £34billion a year to help it plug the UK's £94.7billion annual deficit.

Investors have suffered a turbulent start to the year. Stock market volatility continues as oil prices fall and the fragility of global markets like China is exposed. Now, more than ever, it is essential to take steps to ensure your investment portfolio is the strongest it can be. Investing can be much more straightforward than many believe. By following a simple set of rules and avoiding the pitfalls even the most inexperienced investor could become a successful investor.

Classic cars make a great investment, but it's not just sought-after collectibles that are providing strong financial returns .Porsche's Macan is in such demand that used prices are £5k more expensive than buying one of the SUVs new.

Since King John signed the Magna Carta back in 1215 all manner of laws have slipped onto the statute books. Some are good, others less so, and then there are the downright peculiar. Lurking out there are plenty of obscure laws that could cost you money thanks to a fine or affect you as a consumer, but seem unlikely to ever be enforced.

Ruth Dunn's claim was rejected as her insurance company ruled that she had failed to disclose a previous neurological check-up. However both her GP and a neurologist claim that there is no connection between her previous symptoms and the brain tumour whatsoever.

With pay rises expected to stall at just two per cent for the third year in a row in 2016, it is time to squeeze extra value from your workplace perks. Rachel Webster (pictured) cashed in a special work savings pot in May and with the proceeds could afford the down payment on a three-bedroom terraced home.

Our renewed love affair with vinyl has created a huge growth in the value of collectable old records. Vinyl records previously viewed as junk quietly gathering dust in the attic or at the back of garages are now shrewd investments worth hundreds of pounds. Brigid Harrison-Draper (pictured), a vinyl collector and contributor to magazine Record Collector, says: 'There is no substitute for vinyl.

Small and medium-sized companies are struggling to survive under the burden of a huge rise in business rates while the Treasury's income from corporation tax has fallen, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The organisation representing bosses has urged Chancellor George Osborne to reform business rates in his imminent Budget - due in just over a month's time - and has called on him to scrap the tax altogether for more than a million small firms.

Millions of household bill-payers are routinely bamboozled by 'confusion pricing' used to promote broadband deals. But media watchdogs are gearing up to scrap the practice. Burying landline rental fees in contract small print often baffles customers, according to new research. Self-employed audio transcriber Lisette Davidson (pictured) is reluctant to switch broadband provider because she feels the process of comparing deals is deliberately puzzling.

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.

Interest rates are set to remain at their record lows well into 2017, commentators suggested after the Bank of England held rates by a vote of 9-0 and lowered its growth forecasts. The quarterly inflation report said that outlook for global growth had weakened further since the previous report in November and that the latest data suggest a softer picture for UK activity in 2015 than previously assumed.

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

Musicians have seen pay rises averaging nearly 20 per cent in 2015, while cleaners are getting 17.8 per cent more, and window cleaners 12.3 per cent. Artists in general are earning 14.6 per cent more in 2015 than 2014, according to the huge annual data dump of pay scales by the Office For National Statistics highlights.