When you're shopping at Marks & Spenser 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 Buildings & Contents Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencers 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 Motor Insurance, M&S Money Credit Cards and other financial products, M&S Money Buildings & Contents 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&Spencer purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M&S Money Premier Buildings & Contents Insurance and Standard Buildings & Contents 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 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 M & S, 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 Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings & Contents Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Funny Faces Monster Sticker Book, at Marks & Spencer
Make up your own crazy faces in this gruesome monster sticker book. Read the rhymes, choose your stickers, then use your pen to add your own wacky details. With wipe-clean pages and reusable stickers, you can let your imagination go wild again and again!

Volpaia Balifico 2004 - Case of 6, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon Country of origin: Italy Closure: Natural cork Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13% vol. 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

Blue Harbour Luxury Pure Cotton Herringbone Shirt, at Mark & Spencers
Relaxed and stylish, this herringbone shirt is made from pure cotton so it feels soft and comfortable to wear

PSP™ Daxter Game, at Marks & Spencer
A bug-blitzing adventure, tying up many loose ends from the Jak series Quirky multiplayer action Compatible with Jak X: Combat Racing for PlayStation 2 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 *Must be returned with the tamper seal intact for full refund, Platforms: Sony PSP, ESRB Rating: Kids to Adults

Collezione Pure Silk Stripe & Spot Tie, at Marks and Spencer
Stylish and luxurious, this pure silk tie is part of Collezione, a sophisticated menswear collection inspired by Italian tailoring

Classic Collection Pull On Straight Leg Trousers, at Marks and Spencers
Stylish and versatile, these straight leg trousers are smartly finished with a stitched crease and decorative fob. Dress them up or down with smart or casual tops in coordinating colours. Discreet elastication gives a perfect, comfortable fit

Pure Cotton Drawstring Waist Pyjama Bottoms, at Marks & Spencer
Create your own look by mixing and matching these drawstring waist pyjama bottoms with our tops and t-shirts. Great for relaxing in style whether you're heading for bed or just chilling out at home

Pure Linen Long Sleeve Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
This fashionable shirt features a stylish pintuck fagot design for a fab contemporary look

The Floral Collection Mixed Talcs, at M+S
Pack of 4 4 x 50g Magnolia Talcum Powder Ingredients: Talc, Magnolia Liliflora (Magnolia), Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Aqua, Isoeugenol, Propylene Glycol, Eugenol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Sorbital, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben Rose Talcum Powder Ingredients: Talc, Parfum, Rosa Centifolia (Rose), Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Aqua, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben Lavender Talcum Powder Ingredients: Talc, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Parfum, Linalool, Aqua, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben Iris talcum powder Ingredients: Talc, Iris Florentina (Iris) Flower Extract, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl, Ionone, Aqua, Propylene Glycol

Older Boys' Cotton Rich Motor Hero Shorties, at Marks & Spencers
Made from comfortable, breathable cotton, these motor hero shorties are outstanding value

Portfolio Brushed Moon Ring, at Marks and Spenser
Brushed moon detail

Handcrafted Laser Cut Doves Valentine Card, at Marks n Spencer
Cover text: LOVE Inside message: Blank for your own message This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: Unfolded: 150 x 150mm

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

Pure Cotton Floral Embroidered Tablecloth, at Marks & Spenser
Embroidered floral detail, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Stitched Cotton Sunburst 70th Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: 70 Congratulations Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 175 mm x 125 mm

Per Una Swirl Print Blouse, at Marks & Spensers
A beautiful swirl print blouse featuring a ruffle trim and contract stitch detail

Short Sleeve Button Front Keyhole Blouse, at Marks and Spencer
This fab short sleeve blouse features a sleeve keyhole feature. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Autograph Knot Cushion, at Marks and Spencer
Rectangular shape Embroidered mink knot design Lined Dimension: L30 x W50cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker, at M+S
Metallic sheen Suitable for cocktails H30cm 10 cm deep, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

9 Bright Baby Farmyard Chunky Books, at Marks and Spencer
The 9 Chunky Board books in this all new set will help your child learn new words and find out more about farm animals, machines and more. Keep the 9 books in the handy tray and use to learn about animals and the farm whenever you desire

Detroit Extending Dining Table & 6 Alton Plain Leather Chairs Set, at Marks & Spencer
7 piece set Table: H75 x W90 x L160cm (extends to L205cm) Chair: H99 x W46 x D56cm Table seats 6-8 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

Pure Cotton Drawstring Joggers, at Mark's & Spencer
Ideal for PE, these comfy pure cotton joggers give a relaxed fit for ease of movement and casual style

Lace Wing Multiway Push Up Bra, at M+S
Flattering and comfortable, this push-up bra is designed to give a fuller uplifted shape and enhanced cleavage. It's perfect under tricky summer clothes as it can be worn in 5 ways: conventionally, halterneck, cross back, strapless and one shoulder

Cotton Rich Drawstring Velour Joggers, at Mark's & Spencer
Relaxed and comfy, these casual joggers are made from soft cotton and feature a drawstring fastening. A practical easycare choice.

Extra High Impact Sports Bra, at Marks&Spencer
As worn by GB Olympic pentathletes. Comfortable and secure, this maximum impact sports bra gives firm, gentle support for active wear. Its breathable fabric includes engineered sections to eliminate bounce while the racer back shape allows for maximum movement and padded non-slip straps ensure it's a comfortable fit

Per Una 3/4 Sleeve Stripe Zip Cardigan, at Marks and Spencers
A colourful 3/4 sleeve cardigan featuring stripe design and zip fastening

Griffin Wave Case for iPod Touch, at Marks and Spencer
The distinctive wave shape on the case defines elegant styling as well as unique functionality. Wave's overlapping curves of the closure provide increased surface area to lock together with greater security for your iPod. Included screen protector guards your screen, but allows complete access to your iPod clickwheel. Wave for iPod touch (2nd generation) includes protection for your multi-touch display

Gaston de Veau Chardonnay 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Chardonnay Country of origin: France Closure: Synthetic closure 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

Lichfield Wood Top Nest of Tables, at Marks & Spenser
H61.5 x W68 x D48cm (largest) Made from White Oak solids and veneers Finished with 3 coats of durable, clear lacquer of mid sheen Side panels are veneered Top panel is veneered with solid oak edging for strength All joints are glued and pressed together in the factory, giving more inherent strength than flat pack fittings 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 manufacturers instructions, and be aware that polishes can add sheen. This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Sony Stamina Plus 9V Alkaline Battery, at Mark's & Spencer
Voltage (V): 9.0 Cells per pack: 1 Size: 9V / 6LR61 Ideal for high power applications which require intense and durable energy such as portable hifi, toys & audio devices *Must be returned with the tamper seal intact for full refund

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 & Spencer 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, 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 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.