
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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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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Walmart, Target, Kroger Offering Families Inflation-Fighting Holiday Meal Deals
Walmart, Target, and Kroger offering families holiday meal deals to help shoppers battered by crippling grocery costs. But the deals won't last long.
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Christmas Toys at the Last Minute: Amazon Has a Secret Shop Loaded With Deals
With fast Amazon Prime shipping, shoppers could still get last-minute bargains on Christmas toys delivered by Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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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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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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Amazon Big Deal Days Is Coming! We’ve Got All the Details
Amazon Prime To kick off the holiday season with a bang, Amazon Big Deal Days runs Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9.
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21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
Aldi If you haven’t made the acquaintance of this German supermarket chain, you’re missing out on serious savings. But not every item is a hit. See our list of the best and worst buys at Aldi.
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20 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last Stretch your budget in retirement by shopping wisely for Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature store-branded products.
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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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11 Reasons to Retire in an RV
retirement RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
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Seven Reasons Your House Is Still on the Market
real estate You stuck a for-sale sign in the front yard but the offers aren’t rolling in. Here’s why.
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Scams Storing a spare key, your passport book or card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
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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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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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14 Things Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last From its house brand Kirkland Signature lineup to name brands and hidden gems, the warehouse club offers bargains aimed at mature shoppers.
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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying Kiplinger's guide to the worst wedding gifts should help you avoid wasting your money on a present the newlywedded couple doesn’t want.
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
savings Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
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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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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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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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