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 Marks & Spencer Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at M&S than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the Marks & Spencer 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."

Marks & Spenser may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings Insurance or Motor Insurance, but Marks and 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 Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer Money loans, credit cards or Buildings Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, Marks & Spencer Money can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of Marks & Spencer Money insurance products (Buildings Insurance, Motor 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 Marks & Spencers 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 Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Pure Cotton Dog Motif Jumper, at Marks & Spencers
Knitted in pure cotton, this cute assorted colour jumper will keep him warm and comfy. It looks cuddly too!

Pure Silk Assorted Stripe Tie, at Marks & Spensers
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this smart assorted stripe tie in pure silk

Suede Nubuck Belt, at Marks & Spencers
This sueded leather belt will add that essential finishing touch to your trousers or shorts. Completed with a brass-effect buckle, this is an enduring and versatile choice for your casual outfits

Traidcraft Embroidered Floral Handbag Card, at Marks & Spencer
Cover Text: Blank Inside message: blank for your own message Approx size: 138 x 138mm

Trace & Learn Wipe Clean ABC Kids Book, at Marks & Spencer
A wipe-clean pack that provides practice in handwriting. It provides letters and numbers for children to trace over, with red dots showing the starting point in each case. It also features animal pictures to trace and complete

Flat Front Crease Resistant Trousers, at Mark & Spencers
Adopt a fuss-free approach to formal dressing with the crease resistant fabric of these sharp trousers, allowing you to stay looking smarter for longer

Classic Collection Pure Cotton Pull on Trousers, at Marks n Spencer
Effortlessly stylish, these easycare pull on trousers are finished with smart decorative buttons at the waist. They're designed to give a comfortable, flattering fit and make a perfect match for fashionable tops and t-shirts

Pure Wool Columbia Rug, at Marks and Spencer
Rectangle shape Stripe design Small: L140 x W80cm Medium: L170x W120cm Large: L230 x W160cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Perfect Military Button Bootleg Trousers, at Marks & Spencer
With military button styling, these bootlegs are right on trend for autumn. You'll wonder how you managed without them

Classic Collection Tencel® Straight Leg Jeans, at Marks n Spencer
These stylish jeans are made from soft, comfortable Tencel so they feel as good as they look. Discreet elastication at the back gives a comfortable, flattering fit

Cotton Rich Velour Stripe Hooded Jacket, at Marks n Spencer
Soft and comfy, this hooded jacket is made from velour and features stripe design. An easycare essential with a stylish look.

Autograph Essentials Short Sleeve Ribbed Jacket, at Mark & Spencers
Chic and stylish, this single breasted jacket is tailored to fit and flatter. A great choice for work or smart occasions. Exclusive, luxurious and beautiful

Sebo K Series Cylinder Ultra Bags, at Marks & Spencers
Suitable for Sebo K Series cylinder vacuum cleaners

Double Layer Beaded Tie Tunic, at Marks n Spencer
Modern and stylish, this cardigan features a single button fastening. A versatile, easywear style

M&S 4GB USB Memory Stick, at M&S
4GB storage space Hi speed USB 2.0 compliant Plug & play compatible Capless design Requires no external power or cables Operating system: 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, OS9.X, OSX and Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher Speed: read speed max. 11 MB /s, write speed 7 MB /s Dimensions: 68 x 19.6 x 10.2mm

Maxim Champagne Flute, at Marks & Spenser
Tinted glass Slim stem H23cm 18cl, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

High Peak® Mummy Sleeping Bag, at Marks & Spencer
This High Peak sleeping bag is ideal for camping trips or for sleepovers at your friends. This sleeping bag features a mummy-style design that gives you a perfect snug fit and keeps you warm

M&S 32'' HD Ready LCD TV, at M&S
HD Ready: This TV is able to display sharper, clearer and more vibrant High Definition images when connected to an HD compatible device Display: 32 inch flatscreen display with 1366 x 768 pixels Contrast Ratio: 7500:1 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: H58 x W80 x D24cm Sound: Nicam stereo Connectors 1 x HDMI input, 1 x Scart socket 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: 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 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 Use wall mount

Easycare Short Sleeve Gingham Shirt, at Mark's & Spencer
Smart and stylish, this easycare shirt makes a practical choice for everyday wear

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Simple Stripe Shirt, at Mark & Spensers
Smart and stylish, this long sleeve stripe shirt is made from pure cotton

Cotton Rich Heart Print First Bra & Knickers Set, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and comfortable, this bra and knickers set is ideal for everyday wear

Mixed Bead Short Row Necklace, at Marks and Spencer
Dual-strand feature Clasp fastening Adjustable length Mixed bead design Necklace lengths: 40cm, extendable by 8cm

Pure Silk Stripe Tie, at M & S
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this smart striped tie in pure silk

Earth Spa Skin Softening Shower Drench, at Marks & Spencer
Refreshes Soothes Hydrates 250ml

Autograph Pure Cashmere Cropped Cardigan, at Mark & Spensers
Sophisticated and modern, this jewel button cardigan is made from pure cashmere for the ultimate in luxurious softness

Dinosaur Head Torch, at Marks and Spencer
Suitable for ages 3 - 6 years Wear it on your head, backpack, arm or leg Dinosaur design Adjustable strap Imaginative play 90 x 70 x 60mm This product conforms to EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Per Una Leather Notched Belt, at Marks and Spenser
A bold buckle makes this fashionable belt even more special. Add a stylish finishing touch from Per Una

Gold Plated Shell Drop Earrings, at Marks n Spencer
Hook fastening Drop style Shell detail Multi bead design

2 Pairs of Assorted Spot Design Socks, at Marks and Spencers
Designed for essential comfort and breathability, these assorted spot design socks are outstanding value

furn_del_rep, at Marks & Spenser
This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Contrary to popular opinion, not every insurance company is out to get you, and it's not every insurance company that will disect the fine-print until they find some way of denying your insurance claim. However, you do need to shop around for the financial products and insurance policies that are the best suited for your individual needs.

That's why insurance policies, and other financial products, from Marks and Spencers are so useful. Marks & Spencer Money financial products are, of course, designed to make Marks & Spenser a profit, but there is no denying that they are also very good value for money, offering many features as standard which you'd often need to pay extra for at other insurance companies.

Take, for example, Buildings Insurance policies. Usually, UK Buildings Insurance policies have limits on particular types of items such as freezer contents, garden furniture and outdoor toys, outbuildings or cars, etc. These restrictions are called inner limits. However, the only inner limits on the Marks & Spencer Money Buildings Insurance policy are £500 for cash; £2m for property-owners and personal liability; £10m for domestic employees liability and £40,000 for tenants liability. Even better is the fact that you're likely to pay no more for Marks & Spencer Money Buildings Insurance than you will anywhere else, and you may even pay less with M&S.