When you're shopping at Marks and 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 Home Insurance and Car 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 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."

Besides Marks & Spencers 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 Mark & Spencers 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.

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 & 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 and 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.

Girls' Limited Diamanté Button Cropped Cargo Trousers, at Mark & Spensers
Part of Girls' Limited, a contemporary casual collection in trend-conscious styles and soft comfortable fabrics, designed for easy layering. Perfect for stylish girls who love looking fashionable

Pure Cotton Short Sleeve Variated Stripe Polo Shirt, at Marks and Spencers
A stylish smart-casual look, this short sleeve polo shirt in soft cotton features a stripe design. Practical, comfortable and easycare

Die Cut Classic Anniversary Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: With love Inside message: On your anniversary This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 150 x 150mm

Oxford Toe Cap Shoes, at Mark's & Spencer
Round toe Lace up Stitch detail Block heel

Bold Butterfly Sunglasses, at Marks and Spencer
Bold, dark and oversized, these stunning shades make a fabulous way of wearing this seasons hot trend for classic glamour

Collezione Wool Rich Single Breasted 2 Button Jacket with Silk, at Marks & Spensers
Italian tailoring is renowned for its sophisticated style. Each collezione suit is designed with that same passion, using the finest fabrics and best tailoring techniques. Inspired by Italian flair, we've lavished time and care on this garment to give you a feeling of luxury like no other

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Hooded Reversible Top, at Marks and Spencer
She'll have two looks in one with this practical reversible hooded top. It's warmly padded and made from soft comfortable fleece and cotton

King Kong Blu-ray DVD, at Marks&Spencer
Rating Suitable for 12 years and over,

Classic Straw Hat, at Marks & Spencer
Keep your cool in this straw sun hat, a summer and holiday essential

Ceriso Lace Trim Animal Print Brazilian Knickers, at Marks and Spencers
Flirty and fashionable, these modern brazilians feature an animal print and lace trim. The low rise style gives a flattering, shapely fit, perfect for wearing with hipsters. Designed for women who want the latest look

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Mariella Blouse, at Marks and Spencers
A fashionable 3/4 sleeve blouse featuring a floral print and front tie fastening

M&S Internet Security Software, at Marks and Spencer
A comprehensive security and back-up suite Protects identity Latest generation anti-virus Award winning anti-spyware Online fraud protection Anti-spam Parental control Automatic daily updates Back-up online This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Floral Print Padded Underwired Bra, at Mark & Spensers
Sleek and stylish, this bra is perfectly smooth so there are no visible outlines under clothing. Light padding and underwiring give an enhanced natural shape. Designed for women who want a streamlined silhouette

The Old Gentleman Shiraz 2005 - Case of 6, at Mark & Spensers
Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Shiraz, also known as Syrah Country of origin: Australia Closure: Screw cap Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 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

Sprung-Edge Divan on Legs & M400 Mattress - Firm, at M&S
Single mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190 cm 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: 31cm Mattress 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 the mattress edge-to-edge support. This allows you full use of the sleeping surface Individually pocketed springs Pocket sprung mattresses give a flexible feel Mattress spring count: 1054 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

3 Non-Iron Long Sleeve Shirts, at Marks & Spencers
This pack of 3 shirts is great value. A practical and convenient choice, they're easycare and non-iron to save you time. Elasticated cuffs are a feature on shirts up to age 8 to make it easier for young children to dress

Pink Foil Lines Mother Birthday Card, at Marks & Spencers
Cover text: Mother with love... Inside message: ...on your birthday Approx size: Unfolded: 150 x 150mm

Blue Harbour Luxury Pure Cotton Double Face Stripe Shirt, at M&S
Relaxed and stylish, this bold double face stripe shirt is made from pure cotton so it feels soft and comfortable to wear

Classic Collection Wool Rich Mouflon Coat, at Marks & Spencer
Wrap up in style! This warm, soft coat in wool-rich mouflon will keep you feeling cosy and looking chic. Lined and smartly finished with side pockets, it's the perfect blend of fashion and comfort

Autoritas Chardonnay 2007 - Case of 6, at Marks & Spenser
Style: Dry, crisp and fresh Grape variety: Chardonnay Country of origin: Chile Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.5 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.8 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Footglove™ Widefit Heeled Moccasin, at Mark & Spensers
Round toe Stitch detail Mid heel Footglove™ soles are comfortable, highly flexible and lightweight

Print Your Own Wedding Stationery: Cream Floral and Polka Dot Wedding, at Marks and Spencer
Contains: 10 x invitations, 12 x folded insert sheets, 10 x coordinating envelopes, 10 x decorative ties, 1 x instruction leaflet It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Follow the easy steps on the CD-ROM to create your personalised invitations. Print the insert sheets 2. Use the glue dots to secure the inserts inside the cards 3. Glue on the ribbon and tie in a bow to secure N.B. The CD-ROM is not included in the pack and is available separately Spend 10 on 'print your own' stationery and receive the CD-ROM FREE Approx size: 154 x 110mm Please note: As this stationery is not intended for use as invitations, envelopes are not supplied in this pack

Autograph Large Wavey Floral Contrast Trim Hat, at Marks & Spencer
Luxurious, fashionable and elegant, this pure abaca hat features a modern floral contrast design and a bow feature for a sophisticated look To receive your FREE hat box, simply click on the hat box below and add it to your basket

My First Opposites Puzzles, at MarksandSpencer
Suitable for ages 0-3 years 22 pieces, 10 puzzles in total Hand-eye coordination and problem solving This product conforms to EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2 Easycare Assorted Shirts & Tie Set, at Mark's & Spencer
Smart style for less! This pack of 2 shirts and tie is outstanding value

Handcrafted Photo Easter Card, at Marks and Spencers
Cover text: Happy Easter Inside message: Wishing you a very happy Easter Approx size: 178 x 125mm

Pure Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Stripe Top, at M&S
Smart and stylish, this 3/4 length top is made from cool comfortable cotton and features a stripe design

Simple Lily Sympathy Card, at Marks & Spencers
Cover text: With Sympathy Inside message: Thinking of You This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 175 x 127mm

Animal Print Marl Tights, at Marks & Spencers
Treat your legs to a touch of style. These animal print tights have a durable reinforced design to keep them looking good, wear after wear

Limited Collection Multi Stripe Vest & Shorts Set, at Marks & Spensers
Fabulous and modern, this vest and shorts set is part of our Limited Collection lingerie. They're made from soft stretch cotton and designed to fit and flatter. Casual, contemporary fashion

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 MarksandSpencer 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 Direct:

• 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.