Suzanne Barlyn

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Suzanne Barlyn's Family Money column, a look at the real-life financial issues that arise among her five-person family, appears weekly on TheStreet.com. She also contributes stories about personal finance and small business. Suzanne's work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, On Wall Street, FSB (Fortune Small Business), eFinancialCareers, and other publications. She has also covered consumer issues, legal affairs, compliance and careers. Suzanne holds a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. and a J.D. from Washington College of Law, American University in Washington, D.C.
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RIM, Apple and Garmin Create Need to Spend

By Suzanne Barlyn

The smartphone manufacturers do a great job turning wants into needs.

Related Topics: The Good Life | Personal Technology | Saving | Personal Finance

10:21AM 05/14/08

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'Gas-Tax Holiday' Would Be No Vacation

By Suzanne Barlyn

Experts say proposals in Congress now wouldn't help much at the pump.

Related Topics: Energy | Personal Finance | Budget-Debt | Bonds/Economy | Family and Love | Saving | Energy/Commodities

10:37AM 05/05/08

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Miley's Photos Too Sexy for My Budget

By Suzanne Barlyn

One mother says the sexing-up of pop stars is enough to make her stop spending on the merchandise.

Related Topics: Money Management | Markets | Personal Finance | Family and Love

01:13PM 04/30/08

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No More Line of Credit for You!

By Suzanne Barlyn

More borrowers find their home-equity lines of credit frozen or canceled.

Related Topics: Saving | Personal Finance Basics | Banks | Asset Protection | Money Management | Banking-Credit | Personal Finance | Taxes | Loans-Mortgages

09:51AM 04/22/08

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Insurers to Patients: Heal Thyself or Pay

By Suzanne Barlyn

Under new pricing plans, medications cost more for seriously ill patients.

Related Topics: Health Care | Money Management | Family and Love | Personal Finance | Saving | Budget-Debt | Personal Finance Basics

11:55AM 04/16/08

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Foreclosure Act Does Squat for Homeowners

By Suzanne Barlyn

The measure is little more than a gigantic tax break for homebuilders.

Related Topics: Money Management | Loans-Mortgages | Personal Finance | Personal Finance Basics | Saving | Budget-Debt | Taxes | Banking-Credit | Real Estate | Banks

03:51PM 04/15/08

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Air Travel Hits New Lows for Passengers

By Suzanne Barlyn

Safety is being sacrificed as airlines cut costs.

Related Topics: Aerospace/Defense | Personal Finance | The Top 1% | Travel | Saving | Transportation | Stock Picks | Family and Love | The Good Life

10:41AM 04/09/08

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Taxes: Put 'Em Off, but Don't Blow 'Em Off

By Suzanne Barlyn

Whatever you do, don't outright ignore the IRS' deadline.

Related Topics: Banking-Credit | Personal Finance | Taxes | Family and Love

09:38AM 04/08/08

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Sirius-XM Merger Is Music to My Ears

By Suzanne Barlyn

Price matters, but it's worth money to avoid most commercial radio.

Related Topics: Saving | Money Management | Personal Finance | Personal Finance Basics

07:19AM 04/02/08

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