When you're shopping at Mark & Spencers online store for your summer outfit, or looking for furniture to give your home a makeover, then spend a moment to also consider products from M+S Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Home Insurance and Car Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Mark & Spensers than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M+S Money. With images of volcano ash still fresh in many traveller's minds, it's good to remember there were many travellers who ended up wishing they had spent just a few pounds extra to obtain travel insurance for their trip. Of course, unfortunately, after the event is too late!

In fact, had you purchased travel insurance from M+S Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M+S Money website would have seen a message stating that although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not normally covered by travel insurance, that on this particular occasion, they would "allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights."

M&S may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Home Insurance or Car Insurance, but Mark's & Spencer do indeed offer a comprehensive selection of financial products, all of which are competitively priced, and all of which you can purchase directly from the M+S Money website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of M&S Finance products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or M+S Money loans, credit cards or Home Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M+S Money can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of M+S Money insurance products (Home Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Wedding Insurance and Pet Insurance), or you may call if you wish to on the telephone number provided. Suffice to say that there is also plenty of information which you can download for each of the M+S insurance products in document format too.

Not so long ago, only banks and traditional insurance companies offered financial or insurance products, yet today it may often seem as if even the local corner shop is offering financial products. That's not quite true, of course, but many more companies do offer financial products than used to be the case, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who is offering the best deal.

And, while Marks and Spencers once offered mostly fashion products, with the only hint of a credit card being when you paid for your shopping at the checkout, today you'll find as good a deal on M&S credit cards as you will with the latest range of M&S fashion.

In fact, these days Marks&Spencer, through its M+S Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Car Insurance, M&S Home Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Seville Antique Brass Wall Mirror, at Marks and Spenser
Oval Shape, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Nubuck Leather Belts, at Marks and Spenser
This leather nubuck finish belt is ideal for wearing with casual styles

M400 Mattress - Medium, at M&S
Single (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 24cm Filling made from resilient foam and polyester fibre Further filling layers of cotton and lambs wool keeps you warm in summer and cool in winter Two rows of hand side-stitching give edge-to-edge support. This allows you full use of the sleeping surface Individually pocketed springs Spring Count: 1054 Anti-allergy protected for the life of the mattress Does not require turning Manufactured in the UK A sample mattress is subjected to 3 rigorous tests to ensure it remains comfortable. Surface fabric is rubbed 15,000 times against a hard surface to test resistance to wear. Mattress is pounded by a machine 80,000 times to replicate the movements of a human torso and subjected to 20,000 rolls of a roller machine to simulate the rolling motion of a sleeping person Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Girls' Fashion Schoolwear - Butterfly Bootleg Trousers, at Marks & Spenser
Practical and pretty, these non-iron bootleg trousers are made from stretchy fabric and have an adjustable waist for a comfy fit. They are treated with our unique Stain Defence™ and Stormwear™ finishes, making them resistant to water and stains

Large Spot Tights, at Mark's & Spencer
Add a stylish touch of chic with these head-turning large spot print tights

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Assorted Button Cardigan, at Marks n Spencer
A beautiful 3/4 sleeve cardigan in a chunky knitted fabric featuring stripe design and assorted button fastening

Pure Silk Scattered Square Print Scarf, at Marks and Spencers
Add a luxurious finishing touch to your look with this elegant pure silk scattered square print scarf. The perfect accessory to this season's styles

Belgravia Stool, at Marks and Spencer
H39 x W53 x D32cm (all dimensions are approximate) Seat cushions made from Quallofil Extralife filling Frames are rigorously tested with 95kg weight equivalent and exceed standards set for heavy domestic use Frame made from solid hardwood. All main joints are glued and screwed to give the frame strength Solid birch feet with dark finish All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence™ - a stain resistant finish - at no extra cost. Fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and fading Detailed care instructions are included Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more Free swatch service: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 0845 603 1 603 Please note: Images displayed here act as a guide and may not be representative of the finished item. Fabrics are overlayed onto model images, so actual seams and pattern match may differ from what is shown. Leather furniture, in particular, has more seams that fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Crew Neck Jumper, at Marks&Spencer
Modern and stylish, this jumper features a round neck. A versatile, easywear style

Mini Limited Pure Cotton 'Wild Life Rocks' Top, at Marks and Spencer
Mini Limited is a collection of cute fun styles designed in the latest looks. The casual, contemporary pieces are comfortable, easy to wear and perfect for layering

Silk Blend Luxury Multi Stripe Tie, at M+S
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this smart stripe tie in a silk blend

125 Years Small Henry Bear, at Marks & Spencers
Suitable for ages 12 months and over This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Multi Strand Shell Jumble Necklace, at Marks and Spencers
Button fastening Shell jumble detail Multi strand design

Signature Green Fig Pot Pourri Box, at Marks & Spenser
Green fig scented Presented in a box, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Maternity Bodysensor™ 40 Denier Appearance Tights, at Mark & Spensers
Our maternity tights have been made with special shaped panels, which gently cradle your bump as it gets bigger. Don't worry about sizing either - we've adjusted the tights to take your growth into account, so you can just buy your normal tight size

Per Una Special Effect Blusher, at Marks and Spencers
Hypo-allergenic Metallic effect case

Lucie Strand Drop Earrings, at M & S
Hook fastening Drop style Bead design

Casa Leona Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006 - Case of 12, at Marks and Spencer
Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Cabernet Country of origin: Chile Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.9 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Linen Rich Metallic Bedcover, at Marks and Spencer
Ribbed Metallic effect Approx size: 150 x 200cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Collezione Saddle Moccasins, at Marks & Spencers
Round toe Stitch detail Slip-on Block heel

Beaujolais 2008 - Case of 12, at Mark's & Spencer
Style: Light bodied Grape variety: Gamay Country of origin: France Closure: Screw cap Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 12.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9.4 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.6 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

50/50 Tie Dye Print Bedset, at Marks and Spenser
Tie dye print design Single set includes duvet cover and 1 pillowcase Double set includes duvet cover (4ft 6in) and 2 pillowcases King size includes duvet cover (5ft) and 2 pillowcases, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Sprung-Edge Non-storage Divan & F200 Mattress, at Marks and Spencer
Single Mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size Mattress (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Mattress (6ft): W180 x L200cm Single Divan (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double Divan (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King Size Divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super King Size Divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 24cm Divan Height: 41cm Individually pocketed springs Deep layer of memory foam Mattress Spring Count: 930 Sprung-Edge divan - can be used with any mattress All mattresses and divans are anti-allergy protected Mattress does not require turning All mattresses and Divans are manufactured in the UK A sample mattress is subjected to 3 rigorous tests to ensure it remains comfortable. Surface fabric is rubbed 15,000 times against a hard surface to test resistance to wear. Mattress is pounded by a machine 80,000 times to replicate the movements of a human torso and subjected to 20,000 rolls of a roller machine to simulate the rolling motion of a sleeping person Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Hamilton Armchair, at Marks & Spensers
H95 x W103 x D99cm Seat H49cm, arm H66cm, top back rail 73cm Seat cushions made from Quallofil Extralife filling. Click here for more information on Quallofil Extralife Cushions are reversible on fabric upholstery options Solid birch feet Free swatch samples: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 0845 603 1 603 This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Brushed Metal Round Wall Clock, at Marks and Spencer
Roman numerals Contrasting circular design Brushed metal finish Quartz accuracy A quartz clock keeps time by the vibrations of a quartz crystal. It is judged to be the most accurate timepiece now on the market, losing or gaining only a minute a year, compared with one or two minutes a week for most other watches Contemporary styling, spun aluminium dial Glass & metal case Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 2.5cm Weight: 1.40kg Round face, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pastel Zoo Animals Multipack of Mini Thank You Cards, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: Design 1: thank you, Design 2: thanks, Design 3: thank you, Design 4: thanks! Inside message: Blank for your own message Pack contains: 8 cards, 4 designs Approx size: 95 x 80mm

Autograph Pure Silk Big Button Cushion, at Marks & Spencers
Rectangular shape Button feature Contrast piping, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Linen Embroidered Ginko Cushion, at Marks and Spencer
Square shape Embroidered design Hand sequins linen cushion with feather inner Lined L50 x W50cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Chandelier Embroidered Duvet Cover, at Marks & Spencers
Embroidered chandelier design Comes in single (3ft), double (4ft 6'), kingsize (5ft) and super-kingsize (6ft) Co-ordinate with Supima white plain dye sheets and pillowcases strokes T351720F,T351720S,T351720P,T351720V, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Bonded Leather Collection - CD Tower, at Marks & Spenser
Holds approximately 70 CDs H92.5 x W23 x D23cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

M+S Money offers a variety of financial and insurance products, but Car Insurance is something that almost everyone needs - at least if you own a car. Unfortunately there are so many companies offering Car Insurance today that, after a while, one policy may begin to look much like the next.

Thinking that most Car Insurance policies are much the same is usually a bad idea. At worst it can be a very expensive mistake - this is when you find out that your Car Insurance policy doesn't actually cover you for what you thought it did, or it takes your Car Insurance company months and months to argue over whether to pay you or not. Fortunately M+S Money Car Insurance is not like that at all, and when you compare M&S Car Insurance to the competition then it stacks up quite nicely.

For example, here are just some of the options which come as standard with Marks and Spencers 5 Star Premier cover Car Insurance (correct at May 2009), which are quite often not included with comparable Car Insurance plans from companies such as Direct Line, Sainsbury's, or Tesco:

• Personal UK and European Breakdown Cover automatically included
• Comprehensive cover for trips abroad in the European Union – up to 90 days per trip
• Courtesy car during approved repairs automatically included
• Cover for Motor Legal Protection automatically included

So, it is clear that, besides being good value, M&S Car Insurance also provides much more extensive cover than some of the top competitors. Additionally, you don't even need to be behind the wheel to benefit from M+S Money UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.