
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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8 Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinas
retirement From the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Making Your Money Last RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
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Seven Tips to Score Black Friday Discounts
Use these tips to save money and score the best deals this Black Friday.
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Black Friday Store Hours Still Early at Some Retailers
Miss kicking it old-school by shopping at the crack of dawn on Black Friday? These stores are opening their doors early.
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Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Latest Return Dates for Most Major Retailers
In a year where holiday shopping began unusually early, expect unusual return dates and policies, some of them quite generous. But know what you’re getting into.
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Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
Making Your Money Last Wondering how to find foreclosed homes for sale for your next residence or to flip for a profit? These websites will guide you to foreclosures and real estate-owned properties to buy.
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10 Things You Need to Know About Retiring to Florida
Making Your Money Last If Florida is part of your retirement plan, we offer up a few tips to help you find your way.
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Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree Dollar Stores
You might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
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17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)
These discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not all of the merchandise is worth the buck, especially since Dollar Tree’s price increase.
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Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
savings Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
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When Is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime In 2023 Amazon had two Prime Day events — one in July and another, called Big Deal Days, in October. We expect 2024 to follow the same schedule.
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12 Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime After lots of recent ups and downs, is now the time to cancel Amazon Prime?
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18 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Smart Shopping Everything you need to know to save money and shop smarter at the quirky Trader Joe’s supermarket chain.
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How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost (And Is It Worth It?)
The Amazon Prime cost shot up last year. Are you still getting your money's worth? We look at the benefits and ways you might pay less.
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What to Put in a Safe Deposit Box
home These valuables and documents, along with some items you hold dear, should be stored securely at your bank.
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Disney Plus' Streaming Service With Ads is Still a Good Deal
While Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free streaming services, Disney Plus with ads is staying at the same price.
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21 Things You Can't Return to Amazon
Before tossing these items into your virtual shopping cart, be sure to read Amazon's return policy first.
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17 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
Ease the hassles of shopping online by using these resources that will do the deal hunting for you.
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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying When it comes to wedding gifts, it’s not just the thought that counts.
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Costco Photo: A Kirkland Signature Perk Gets the Boot
Costco already removed photo centers and services from its warehouses. Now, the online Costco Photo Center is being scuttled.
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Drone Delivery Takes Off for Amazon, Walmart
Communities are already seeing items delivered by drones from Amazon Prime and Walmart.
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Amazon Business Prime: An Amazon Prime Exclusively for Small-Business Owners to Get Deals
The Amazon Business Prime program offers targeted discounts and deals for small businesses. Like Amazon Prime, it's subscription-based.
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Amazon’s Tip My Driver Program Gets New Life
A fresh infusion of $1 million for “Alexa, tip my driver” means you can once again tip your delivery driver $5.
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Christmas Toys at the Last Minute: Amazon Has a Secret Shop Loaded With Deals
With fast Amazon Prime shipping, procrastinating shoppers could still get huge bargains delivered by Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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