Michael D. Carper, Attorney at Law

Finance Tips (MSN Money)
MSN Money Finance Tips
  • How much life insurance do you need?
    The answer depends on your health, income, age, savings and whether you have a spouse, kids or mortgage. Here's a simple way to calculate an actual dollar amount.

  • Some people can't get credit? Good!
    Credit is a useful financial tool -- when it is extended and used responsibly. But given too freely, credit can wreak havoc on the whole economy. Where's the line?

  • Believe it or not, a housing shortage
    Yes, even with months of inventory languishing on the market, some real-estate experts see a day coming when demand for new homes will exceed supply.

  • Bribed -- to pay off credit cards
    Some customers who have been chipping away at big balances are being offered cash if they'll knock down their debts faster. Could you be one of them?

  • Strapped states find virtue in vice
    Cities and states are investigating 'anything and everything' -- including looser restrictions on gambling, alcohol and strip clubs -- to drum up revenue.

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