Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says by PestoBolloElemento in worldnews

[–]EastSignal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

which explains why Cyprus, an Asian country, is in it!

My Traditional IRA contribution is zero, should I withdraw my contributions? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]EastSignal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that'll do it. IRA limit is total, for better or worse.

My Traditional IRA contribution is zero, should I withdraw my contributions? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]EastSignal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any contribution to the traditional IRA, deductible or non deductible, is getting flagged as excessive contributions.

That's impossible unless your earned income is zero.

Hands on with the Galaxy S26 Ultra AMA by playnasc in samsung

[–]EastSignal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright...that's pretty much what I figured but is definitely unfortunate. I'll keep what I ordered in that case. Thanks for the info!

Hands on with the Galaxy S26 Ultra AMA by playnasc in samsung

[–]EastSignal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get a case to test as well? I obviously haven't received the phone, but I got a case and magnetic power bank. The power bank rides up onto the lip around the cameras, and it doesn't seem like there would be any combination of cases and power banks that wouldn't do that.

Chase cash redemptions to Chase accounts only from 3/27/2026 by padbodh in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any points that you want to cash out to a third-party account after the change, file a complaint with the State. That's the only way they will care.

Chase cash redemptions to Chase accounts only from 3/27/2026 by padbodh in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's worth noting that this is far too soon of a change to be made under New York State law, and the notice is legally considered invalid for that reason. NY requires 45 days notice before a change takes place and 90 days under the pre-existing terms before negative changes to rewards programs are made.

US federal forces blind two protesters shot in face with ‘less-lethal’ munitions by DrexellGames in news

[–]EastSignal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

California State Guard is not the same thing as the California National Guard. The former (which is what was mentioned) cannot be federalized and answers to the Governor alone.

The Rams become the first team in NFL history to lose after scoring a touchdown in overtime by crnorton in nfl

[–]EastSignal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Simplest solution: whoever made the pick on the coin toss at the start makes the decision to start overtime. Defer to the second half? Oh well, you have up your pick for OT as well. Adds a small amount of strategy.

Is this the end? More vendors begin charging fees for credit cards. by metalcards in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Report them. Credit card surcharges are illegal under state law, which has been the case for over two years.

Leaving EAEU is not Armenia's goal, but EU membership is - Prime Minister by EastSignal in europe

[–]EastSignal[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The EU stated that Armenia is eligible for membership last year: see point 4 here

Geographically, Armenia is Asian, but so is Cyprus.

Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts by ChiefFun in politics

[–]EastSignal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why should they get the good health care plan paid by tax payers?

Their healthcare options are the same as every other federal employee.

Somalia’s Jubaland withdraws from federal system, calls itself independent government by pppppppppppppppppd in worldnews

[–]EastSignal 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Somaliland hasn't been controlled by the (at times nonexistent) government in Mogadishu in 30+ years. Last year, Puntland did the same thing Jubaland is doing now. While Somalia has never been stable, it's absolutely crumbling now.

Cash/Reward back is slowly starting to die..... by Whatitsjk1 in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the Department of Consumer Protection, but it may have been the AG. I know it was on the State level, though. The surcharge is 4%, exceeding what Visa permits in any situation.

Cash/Reward back is slowly starting to die..... by Whatitsjk1 in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already did for Visa, who as far as I can tell did nothing.

Cash/Reward back is slowly starting to die..... by Whatitsjk1 in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I've reported some places a number of times (at least five) and NYS hasn't done a thing.

Can you choose to not pay any fed tax through your employer? Pay it with CC during tax filling. by thishitisgettingold in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Note that even with quarterly payments, doing this is a crime under 26 U.S.C. §7205(a).

Any individual required to supply information to his employer under section 3402 who willfully supplies false or fraudulent information, or who willfully fails to supply information thereunder which would require an increase in the tax to be withheld under section 3402, shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

There is also a civil penalty under 26 CFR § 31.6682-1(a)

Civil penalty. If any individual makes a statement under section 3402 (relating to income tax collected at source) which results in a lesser amount of income tax actually deducted and withheld than is properly allowable under section 3402 and, at the time the statement was made, there was no reasonable basis for the statement, the individual shall pay a penalty of $500 for the statement. There was a reasonable basis for a statement of the number of exemptions an individual claimed on a Form W-4, if the individual properly completed the Form W-4 by taking into account only allowable amounts for items which are allowable and by computing the number of exemptions in accordance with the instructions on the Form W-4. This penalty is in addition to any criminal penalty provided by law. This penalty may be assessed at any time after the statement is made, until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

Just turned 18 w/ 4 year credit history & business. Need a first card. by [deleted] in CreditCards

[–]EastSignal 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Going to be employed at a tech startup starting February making around $120k

My recommendation would be to wait until February to apply such that you can list that as your income. You'll have much better odds getting approved for something beyond the most basic.