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Liz Weston

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Columnist, NerdWallet. All opinions are my own, but if you think there's a simple answer...you may not understand the question.
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Liz Weston is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated personal finance columnist who can make the most complex money topics understandable to the average reader.

Liz’s question-and-answer column “Money Talk” appears in newspapers throughout the country, including the Los Angeles Times, the Palm Beach Post, the Portland Oregonian and others. She currently writes a weekly column for Reuters and is a Bankrate contributing editor.

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Liz Weston: Is it legal for my auto club to not accept credit cards as a form of payment?

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By Liz Weston
| The Oregonian Verified
Dear Liz: I have my homeowners and auto insurance with the auto club. For the past few years, I have called them about their $59 yearly membership fee. I advised them that I did not need any of their services, as my last three new cars have their own roadside service. I was shocked to find out that if I do not pay the $59 membership fee, my home and auto insurance will be canceled. How is this legal, and why must I buy something I do not need to be covered for home and auto insurance?
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Liz Weston: Even people who know a lot about finances can get confused. When should you hire a professional?

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By Liz Weston
| The Oregonian Verified
Dear Liz: I’ve been retired for 17 years due to illness. My wife has passed away. I know nothing about finances. She did it all. I have an IRA with my wife. I want to withdraw from it but not be penalized on taxes. I know there is a way, but I don’t know the proper way. Answer: Please find a good tax professional to help you. Retirement accounts have a lot of rules and some stiff penalties if you get things wrong. Even people who know a lot about finances can get confused and make costly mistakes.
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Liz Weston: Are credit card surcharges legal? What you need to know

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By Liz Weston
| The Oregonian Verified
Dear Liz: Lately, I’ve encountered businesses charging a fee to use a credit card either online or at the point of service. This practice seems to be steadily increasing, as I have been hit with fees to use my credit card at my car repair shop, gym and restaurants. Gas stations have been doing this for years. The IRS also has a fee to pay taxes online with a credit card. Is there a federal or state law that prohibits this?
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