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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14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
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17 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
Ease the hassles of shopping online by using these deal sites that will do the bargain hunting for you.
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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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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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Great Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career job is ending. It’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement working at something you’ve always wanted to do.
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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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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
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Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, retirees can collect their books and get on (back) to school in a most inexpensive way.
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How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost (And Is It Worth It)?
Amazon Prime's cost shot up in 2022 and the price of ad-free Prime Video rose in January 2024. Are you still getting your money's worth?
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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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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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Amazon Warehouse: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Next Online Bargains
Amazon Prime Amazon Warehouse products have a wide range of imperfections, but that leads to some often wildly discounted prices.
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Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet: A Secret to Saving on Groceries
Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet is a hidden gem for shoppers looking to save on grocery products through Amazon offers and deeper discounts on pantry items.
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Amazon Outlet: Where to Get Hot (and Cheap) Overstock Deals Online
Amazon Prime Beyond the everyday offerings of Amazon Prime lies Amazon Outlet for bigger discounts.
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9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
retirement The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this southwestern state.
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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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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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