Bob Niedt
Bob is a Senior Online Editor at Kiplinger.com. He has more than 40 years of experience in online, print and visual journalism. Bob has worked as an award-winning writer and editor in the Washington, D.C., market as well as at news organizations in New York, Michigan and California. Bob joined Kiplinger in 2016, bringing a wealth of expertise covering retail, entertainment, and money-saving trends and topics. He was one of the first journalists at a daily news organization to aggressively cover retail as a specialty, and has been lauded in the retail industry for his expertise. Bob has also been an adjunct and associate professor of print, online and visual journalism at Syracuse University and Ithaca College. He has a master’s degree from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a bachelor’s degree in communications and theater from Hope College.
Latest articles by Bob Niedt
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must KnowAttention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
By Bob Niedt
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Best Jobs for Retireesretirement Want to earn extra cash in retirement? Here are 20 of the best jobs to keep your mind and body in shape.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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9 Things You'll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit BoxSafe Storage Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
By Bob Niedt
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The 11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit BoxSafe Storage These valuables and documents, along with some items you hold dear, should be stored securely at your bank.
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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The 13 Best Retirement Perks You're Missing Out OnRetiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost – if you know where to look.
By Bob Niedt
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13 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar StoresThese discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not every product is worth the buck.
By Bob Niedt
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 Statesretirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in RetirementHere's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Best Things to Buy at Dollar StoresYou might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
By Bob Niedt
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your WalletScams Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
By Bob Niedt
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9 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirementretirement Groceries and utilities are just two of the items that will put greater demands on your hard-earned savings once you reach your golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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9 Things You'll Spend Less on in RetirementThere are at least nine categories that you will spend less on in retirement years.
By Bob Niedt
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinasretirement From the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
By Bob Niedt
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Freesavings Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
By Bob Niedt
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10 Worst Things to Buy in Bulk at CostcoSmart Buying Costco gets big ups from shoppers and shopping experts alike for its high-quality products and low prices. However, it's not always the wisest choice to buy these products in bulk.
By Bob Niedt
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22 Best Deals Sites to Find the Best Prices While Online ShoppingOur guide to the best deals sites and tools that help you bag the best deals on the internet.
By Bob Niedt
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Seven Tips to Score Black Friday DiscountsUse these tips to save money and score the best deals this Black Friday.
By Bob Niedt
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12 Reasons to Cancel Amazon PrimeFeature Here's why it might be time to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Amazon Grocery Outlet: A Secret to Fighting Rising Grocery Prices in 2025Amazon Grocery Outlet is a hidden gem for shoppers looking to save on groceries amid looming tariffs.
By Bob Niedt
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10 Reasons to Retire in an RVretirement RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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Costco Next: The Open Secret of Costco ShoppingCostco Costco Next is a specialty shopping zone on Costco's website that has highly curated products at discounted prices.
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22 Things You Shouldn’t Buy at Warehouse ClubsCostco We talked to shopping experts to find out which products shoppers should steer clear of (and why) at warehouse clubs like Costco, Sam's Club and BJs.
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