Shopping for financial products at M&S Money UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the Marks and Spencer online store. Here are just some of the financial products which can be purchased via the M&S Money website:

• M&S Insurance: M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Property Insurance, M&S Life Insurance, M&S Wedding Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance
• M&S Credit Cards: M&S Credit Card, M&S Premium Club Card
• M&S Loans: M&S Car Buying Plan, M&S Personal Loans
• M&S Money: M&S Travel Money for your trips abroad
• M&S Savings: M&S Everyday Savings Account, M&S Fixed Rate Savings, M&S Stocks & Shares ISA, M&S Cash ISA, M&S Unit Trust

Of course, many of these types of product can be purchased elsewhere too; however, once you begin to take a closer look at the products from M+S, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

And, just as importantly, contacting M&S Money in the event of a query, or an insurance claim, is as easy as picking up the phone, or visiting the M&S Money website.

M&S Money Insurance: There are, quite literally, hundreds of companies in the UK from whom you can purchase insurance. Whether you're looking for the best deal on Motor Insurance, buildings and contents insurance, or even wedding insurance, it doesn't take long to find a company that will sell you a policy.

However, not all insurance companies, and certainly not all insurance policies, are the same. What may be standard on one insurance policy may be an optional extra on another, for instance; Motor Insurance and Property Insurance are especially like this.

For example, most home and contents insurance policies either ask you to provide the total cost of rebuilding your home plus the total value of your home contents, or they will set an upper limit. This may seem fine at the time, but, in the event of a claim on your Property Insurance policy, the values act as maximum limits, and so you may, in effect, be under-insured and not receive the full value of your insurance claim.

Fortunately, M&S Money Insurance does not have these insurance limits, excepting liability and cash cover, and therefore you can not be under-insured.

When you're shopping at Marks & Spencer 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 Property Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencer 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."

Satin Spot Print Shirt with Belt, at Marks and Spencers
This fab short sleeve shirt features a stunning spot and empire line design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Bodyshaper Textured Diamond Tights, at Mark & Spensers
Add a stylish touch of chic with this head-turning diamond design

Big Brother Badge Card, at Marks & Spenser
Cover text: I'm a big brother Big bro... bruv... big brother... bro... big bruv... big brother... bruv A teeny-tiny baby Has just moved in to stay, Someone to take care of And to play with every day - Someone who will look to you To see how things are done Being a big brother Sure will be a lot of fun! This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 230 x 114mm

Burra Brook Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - Case of 12, at Mark's & Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc Country of origin: Australia Closure: Screw cap Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 11% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 8.3 Alcohol units per 125ml:1.4 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

2 Piece Pure Cotton Giraffe Top & Bottoms Outfit, at Marks & Spenser
Fun and practical, this cute 2-piece outfit features a giraffe print. It's made from soft pure cotton to keep him comfy. Part of our fabulously stylish Limited Collection

Blue Harbour Pure Lambswool V-Neck Slipover, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and comfortable, this sleeveless v-neck slipover is made from pure lambswool

Pompenette Tree, at Marks and Spencer
Add some bright colour to your garden space with this beautiful pompenette standard Available for delivery until 30th September 2009

2 Per Una Essentials Clover Embroidered Padded Bras, at Marks & Spencer
Elegant and feminine, these bras are beautifully embellished with clover embroidery. Soft padding and underwiring give support and a flattering natural shape. Pretty everyday fashion

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Pleated Blouse, at Marks & Spensers
A casual 3/4 sleeve blouse featuring a pleated neckline detail

Short Sleeve Thermal Vest, at Marks & Spensers
Soft, warm and cosy, this short sleeve thermal vest is designed to give comfy insulation, perfect for chilly weather

Mini Limited Flouncy Skirt, at Marks and Spencer
Cute and fun, this flouncy skirt is part of Mini Limited, a fashionable collection designed in the latest looks. The casual, contemporary pieces are comfortable, easy to wear and perfect for layering

Cotton Rich Deep Lace Shorts, at Marks & Spencer
These pretty deep lace shorts are shapely and modern. Added stretch gives a comfortable, figure-flattering fit

Short Sleeve Ruffle Scoop Neck Top, at Marks & Spenser
This fab short sleeve top features a stunning ruffle design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

2 Pure Cotton Classic Briefs, at Marks and Spencer
Easy to care for cotton and a classic cut ensures these comfy briefs are a staple part of any underwear drawer

Fuji FinePix F200EXR Digital Camera, at Marks & Spencers
Pixels: Super CCD EXR 12 Megapixel switchable sensor Zoom: 5x optical zoom, 4.4x digital zoom Screen: 3" TFT color LCD monitor ISO: Auto / Auto(3200) / Auto(1600) / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) * Number of recorded pixels: ISO6400: "M" or "S", ISO12800: "S"only Dimensions: W97.7 x H58.9 x D23.4mm / W3.8 x H2.3 x D0.9" (excluding accessories and attachments) Weight: Approx. 175g (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card) Face Detection: Face Detection technology with automatic red-eye removal Movie recording: AVI (Motion JPEG ) with sound Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec./2 sec. delay Power source: Rechargeable NP-50 Li-ion battery (included) / CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)

Blue Harbour Stormwear™ Pure Cotton Classic Jacket, at Mark & Spensers
A fashionable favourite, the classic jacket is given a modern update with contemporary styling

Los Nucos Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Medium bodied Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Country of origin: Chile Closure: Synthetic closure Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.1 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.7 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Valentine's Day Tissue Pack with Stickers, at Marks and Spencer
Contains: 3 sheets tissue and 10 stickers Approx size: each sheet 500 x 700mm

3 Pure Cotton Assorted Sleepsuits, at Marks & Spencers
Soft and snuggly, this practical pack of sleepsuits is great value! The cotton fabric is comfy to sleep in and popper fastenings make quick changes easy

100 Denier Reversible Opaque Tights, at Marks & Spencers
These comfortable 100 denier opaque tights are made with added stretch and a reinforced toe for durability.

Watercolour Floral Print Bikini Bottoms, at Marks and Spenser
Feminine and fashionable, this stylish bikini bottoms feature a pretty watercolour floral print. Designed to fit and flatter

Cotton Rich Drawstring Bootleg Joggers, at Marks&Spencer
These comfy and practical cotton rich joggers are great for heavy workouts or relaxing in style

Flat Front Crease Resistant Puppytooth Trousers, at Marks & Spencers
Stay smarter for longer with these innovative crease resistant trousers

Sun Formula Protect & Refine Sun Lotion, at Mark's & Spencer
Helps to prevent the signs of aging Firming and toning Skin refining 12 hour moisturisation Australian formula SPF25 gives up to 25 times your natural skins protection 125ml This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Gold Plated Clip On Earrings, at Marks & Spencer
4 pairs Assorted designs Clip on

Detroit Dining Table & 6 Alton Damask Chairs Set, at Mark's & Spencer
7 piece set Table: H75 x W90 x D150cm Chair: H99 x W46 x D54cm Table seats 6 Damask print upholstery on chairs Made from White Oak solids and veneers Finished with 2 coats of durable, clear lacquer of mid sheen Solid oak legs Table top panel made from oak veneer with a solid oak edging for strength Free eco-friendly delivery to your home. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item Why use veneers? Unlike solid timber, veneer does not twist/warp/split to the same degree. Only the finest logs are used in veneer production. It is environmentally sound and traditional - much of the finest cabinetry in the world is veneered. Care & Cleaning: Wipe with a soft clean cloth and use a mild furniture cleaner or polish occasionally. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions, and be aware that polishes can add sheen This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Long Sleeve Thermal Vest, at Marks & Spensers
Soft, warm and cosy, this long sleeve thermal vest is designed to give comfy insulation, perfect for chilly weather

Airflex™ Suede Loafers, at Marks and Spencer
Unique Airflex™ airflow system for unbeatable comfort Square toe Stitch detail Slip on Block heel

Per Una Twill Panelled Skirt, at Marks and Spenser
A fashionable mid-calf length skirt in soft cotton blend featuring twill design and rear frill hem detail

Autograph Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt, at Marks and Spencers
Feminine and elegant, this sophisticated shirt is beautifully designed and cut for a flattering shape and features a stunning stripe print

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

Thinking that most Motor 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 Motor Insurance policy doesn't actually cover you for what you thought it did, or it takes your Motor Insurance company months and months to argue over whether to pay you or not. Fortunately M&S Money Motor Insurance is not like that at all, and when you compare M&S Motor 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 Motor Insurance (correct at May 2009), which are quite often not included with comparable Motor Insurance plans from companies such as Direct Line, Sainsburys, 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 Motor 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.