jlmblack

Is there a dvd recorder out there that enables you to record one thing but watch another? I just bought a recorder but I can't record one channel while watching another. I'm not interested in anything that costs money like Tivo or purchasing a dvr from my cable service.

I just got a new shirt that is dry clean only (I didn't realize this when I bought it online), I like it but it needs to be shrunk a little. It is 70% viscose and 30% merino wool. I've heard that normal washing and drying will shrink a dry clean only item, but I only want it to shrink a little. It was a cheap shirt and I don't want to take it to the cleaners or anything, help!

My dad is gifting me $38,000 in equity on the house he is selling me. Is there a way I can figure out how much I will be taxed on this gift? (Besides consulting a tax pro)

Okay, say I'm gonna apply for some sort of loan. In the paperwork you're usually asked about you accounts and assets, etc. If I invested a whole lot of money in savings bonds (like the ones your grandma buys you, ee, hh, etc..), do these count as assets? I have a loan app. right in front of me, there is a spot for "Stocks and Bonds", but these aren't the same. I'm not looking to purchase stocks or anything. If regular bonds don't count as assets, I'd rather put my money in a savings account where it would be considered an asset. Sorry this was so drawn out...:-)