When you're shopping at Marks & 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 Marks & Spenser 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."

Shopping for financial products at M+S Money UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the Marks and Spencers 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 Car Insurance, M&S Home 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 Marks and Spencer, 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 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 Spencer 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.

Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - Case of 6, at Marks and Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Country of origin: South Africa Closure: Natural Cork Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Bottle: 6 x 75cl Alcohol by volume: 13% Alcohol units per bottle: 9.8 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

Limited Collection Cat Print Top, at Marks and Spencer
Part of Limited Collection's London Crowd trend. A quintessentially English look featuring quirky prints in monochrome with bright pops of colour. Kitsch styling and playful designs give this trend a fun London feel

Bright Flowers Slim Diary, at Mark's & Spencer
Week to view Spiral bound Bright floral design Dimensions: 165 x 90mm (including binding)

Formal Pinstripe Suit Trousers, at Marks and Spencer
Perfect for smart occasions, these modern pinstripe trousers make a fashionable and practical choice

Younger Boys' Pure Cotton Assorted Slips, at Marks and Spencer
An outstanding value 5 pack of Slips in natural breathable cotton

Petite Sleeveless Seam Dress with Belt, at Marks and Spencer
Get this season's look with this gorgeous belted dress. It's fashionably styled with seam detail. Specially designed and perfectly proportioned for the petite frame

Slim Leg Zip Pocket Trousers, at Marks & Spencers
Slim and stylish, these trousers are cut to fit and flatter for a sleek modern look. Added stretch gives the perfect fit

7 Pairs of Freshfeet Stripe Socks with Silver Technology, at Marks n Spencer
Our odour control Freshfeet socks are now better than ever with a new Sanitised Silver finish. Known for its natural antibacterial properties, silver helps reduce the presence of bacteria that causes smelly odours, so your feet stay fresh with every step and it keeps working for the lifetime of the socks

Pure Cotton Applique Cropped Jeans, at Marks and Spenser
Applique detail gives a cutete twist to these fashionable jeans

Samsung 40'' LE40B550 HD Ready LCD TV, at Marks & Spencers
HD Ready 1080p: Displays images in Full HD 1080p, the maximum resolution defined for HDTV use, when connected to an HD compatible device Display: 40 inch LCD screen, 1920 x 1080 resolution Dynamic contrast ratio: High contrast Dimensions: W998 x D255 x H699 (with stand), W998 x D79.3 x H638 (without stand) Weight: 19.4 (with stand), 14.8 (without stand) SRS TruSurround HD: For enhanced surround sound effect Connectors: 3 x HDMI , 2 x scart, 1 x RF Input, 1 x component, 1 x PC input, 1 x digital audio (Optical) (all inputs at back of TV) DNIe+ Technology: The Digital Natural Image Engine produces images with incredible depth and density. Advanced contrast and detail enhancers combine to produce deeper richer lifelike colours Wide Colour Enhancer 2: Primary colours are strengthened to increase depth and intensity to show pictures in all their natural beauty Clear Panel Prevents glare to keep images clean and clear M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information Please Note: Freeview™ is not yet available to the whole of the UK. We advise that you check that your postcode area can receive the Freeview signal before ordering this product Please Note: To receive the full range of Freeview™ channels, customers should use an outdoor wide band aerial. Suitable portable TV aerials can be used to receive Freeview but the quality of the reception is dependent on the quality of the product and the signal area. Due to these factors you may not receive all Freeview channels when using an indoor aerial This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more Use wall mount T042104 to perfectly mount this TV, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Mixed Chunky Bead Chain Necklace, at Marks & Spencer
Clasp fastening Link chain Mixed chunky beads Adjustable length Length: 86cm, extendable by 8cm

Apple iPod Shuffle 4GB, at Marks & Spensers
Smallest iPod shuffle ever 4GB of storage (up to 1,000 songs) Easy access controls VoiceOver - tells you song titles, artists, and playlist titles through your headphones Durable, anodised aluminium case with stainless steel clip Playback time: Up to 10 hours when fully charged Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery Skip-free playback Dimensions: H45.2 x W17.5 x D7.8mm Weight: 10.7 grams For Mac and Windows. Requires Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (service pack 3 or later) or Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later In the box: iPod shuffle, earphones, USB cable TM and 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Pure Cotton Printed Cars Polo Shirt, at Marks and Spenser
Fans of Cars will love this cotton polo shirt featuring the popular character. A practical, easycare style

Le Cortiglie Falanghina 2007 - Case of 12, at Mark & Spensers
Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Falanghina, 10% Trebbiano di Soave Country of origin: Italy Closure: Synthetic closure Suitable for vegetarians and vegans 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

Panasonic 50'' TX-P50G10 Full HD Plasma TV with freesat HD, at Marks & Spencers
HD Ready 1080p: Displays images in Full HD 1080p, the maximum resolution defined for HDTV use, when connected to an HD compatible device Display: 50 inch plasma screen, 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) pixels Contrast Ratio (in dark surroundings): Dynamic: Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1; Native: 40,000:1 Integrated Digital Tuner: Gives you access to all Freeview™ terrestrial digital TV channels and all digital radio stations (subject to coverage in your area) Dimensions: W121.8 x H81.4 x D40.1cm (with stand), W121.8 x H76.9 x D10.6cm (without stand) Weight: 35kg (with stand) 32kg (without stand) V-Audio with SRS TruSurround XT: V-Audio delivers crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance while the SRS TruSurround produces enhanced surrounding effects Connectors: 3 x HDMI, 2 Scart, PC Input, S-Video, Component Video Input, Headphone Jack VIERA Superior Picture Quality: The VIERA system provides richly expressed images with enhanced contrast and deeper natural colours, thanks to the wider x.v.Colour palette Digital Cinema Colour: Superb colour reproduction with 5,1200 steps of gradation Intelligent Frame Creation With 24p Playback: With 50Hz video signal input, the Intelligent Frame Creation achieves high moving picture resolution even in fast-motion scenes. 24p Playback creates high speed playback of images to recreate the full cinematic experience SD Card Slot: View your treasured photos on the big screen by simply removing your camera's memory card and sliding it into the SD card slot VIERA Link: Enables you to control all your AV systems with only one remote Use wall mount T042104 to perfectly mount this TV, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

3 Non-Iron Short Sleeve Shirts, at M&S
This pack of 3 shirts is great value. They're a convenient and practical choice too - easycare and non-iron to save you time

Silver Plated Diamanté Floral Stud Earrings, at MarksandSpencer
Butterfly stud fastening Diamant detail Floral design

Stainless Steel Turner, at Marks and Spencer
Hanging loop Slotted design L34.5cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Linen Blend Ribbon Embroidered Vest, at Marks n Spencer
Bring some casual elegance to your wardrobe, with this woven vest that features ribbon embroidery making this top irresistibly stylish

'Relax' Birthday Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Relax on your birthday... Inside message: Have a lovely day! This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 174 x 126mm

Hard-Top Non-Storage Divan & M100 Mattress, at Marks & Spencer
Single (3ft): W90 x L190 Double (4ft 6): W135 x L190 King Size (5ft): W150 x L200 Super king size (6ft): W180 x L200 Mattress depth: 21.5cm Divan height: 41cm 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

3 Pairs of Plain Cotton Rich Socks, at Marks and Spenser
These classic cotton rich socks are soft, breathable and comfortable. Added stretch gives a great fit

Per Una Detachable Faux Fur Hooded Parka, at M&S
A cosy funnel neck jacket featuring a detachable faux fur hood.

Tab Button Vest Top, at Marks & Spencers
This fab sleeveless top features a stunning tab button detail. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Pure Cotton Flat Front Summer Trousers, at Mark's & Spencer
With a modern, flat front silhouette combining comfort and style, these dapper trousers add versatile appeal to your formal wardrobe, maintaining your smart look throughout the day

Autograph Best Pure Silk Spray Tie, at Marks & Spenser
Fashionable and contemporary, this pure silk tie is part of our exclusive Autograph collection. Designer style and luxury at high street prices

Footglove™ Leather Knee High Riding Boots, at Marks and Spenser
Round toe Contrast stitch detail Block heel Knee high Water resistant Footglove™ soles are comfortable, highly flexible and lightweight Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

2 Pairs of Sheer 15 Denier Matt Knee Highs, at Mark & Spensers
A great value essential, these 15 denier sheer matt knee-highs will give a sleek. Perfect with trousers or long skirts

Pure Cotton Twill Bonded Jacket, at M+S
Modern and stylish, this single breasted jacket is beautifully designed for a flattering, sophisticated look

Ceriso DD-G Underwired Animal Print Bra, at Marks and Spenser
Gorgeously feminine, this modern bra features an animal print and is finished with a lace trim. It's underwired and structured to give fuller busts great support and a flattering uplifted shape. Designed for women who want the latest look

Besides Marks and Spencer Car Insurance, M+S Money Credit Cards and other financial products, M+S Money Home Insurance deserves particular mention, with it being particularly good value for money, and providing extra insurance cover that many UK insurance companies either don't provide at all, or would charge extra for.

With M+S Money Premier Contents policy, for example, student's belongings are not only covered at home, but also at college or university. Additionally, dependent relatives are also covered if their belongings happen to be in a nursing home. Even better still, your Marks and Spencer purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M+S Money Premier Home Insurance and Standard Home Insurance policies, you can choose to include Contents Away From Home. This option would then provide valuable cover all of your personal belongings on a worldwide basis.