Dear Barron's Online subscriber: I'd like to make you aware of some important changes coming to Barron's Online in the next few weeks. Barron's Online is forming an alliance with The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, its sister Web publication from Dow Jones & Co. Barron's Online, the Interactive Journal and the soon-to-be-unveiled SmartMoney Interactive are pooling their efforts to provide investors with the Web's most comprehensive collection of business and markets news, commentary, financial information and personal finance tools -- all at a single subscription price. Beginning July 25, access to Barron's Online will be by paid subscription only. The price is $49 per year. But print subscribers to Barron's will be eligible for an introductory rate of only $29 per year. What does this mean for you? Barron's Online will still offer the key features you've enjoyed in the past, including our exclusive Weekday Extra columns. One noteworthy change: Barron's Online Dossiers will be replaced by Interactive Journal Company Briefing Books, which we expect you'll find equally useful. You get a chance to experience the combined offering on July 25. You can wait until then to register, if you wish. After July 25, the first time you come to Barron's Online you'll be asked to re-register and provide us with a credit card. Your card won't be charged until two weeks later, so you'll have a chance to look around. If you're not satisfied, you can cancel your account and you won't be charged. But here's an opportunity to extend that free trial. Register for the Interactive Journal now or any time before July 15 via a special offer link on the Barron's Online site, and your first eight weeks will be free. Cancel anytime before the eight weeks expire, and there's no charge. With free access for eight weeks, you'll have a chance to explore the Interactive Journal now and, in a few weeks, check out the revamped Barron's Online. For more information, and to receive the eight-week free offer, see <http://www.barrons.com/wsj_frame.html>. We're sure you'll agree that the combined power of these Web sites will be worth more than the subscription price we're charging. After all, more than 100,000 people already are subscribing to the Interactive Journal alone. Best regards, Howard Gold Neil Budde Editor Editor Barron's Online The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition http://www.barrons.com/wsj_frame.html ======================================================================== If you do not wish to continue receiving these email alerts, send email to: stopmkt@lists.wsj.com If you have other questions, please call our customer service group at 1-800-369-2834. ======================================================================