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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7 Ways to Slash the Cost of a Funeral
savings Say goodbye to your departed loved one without spending a fortune. Here’s how.
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4 Things You Should Always Get for Free
savings Some things in your financial life should (and do) come free. Take a look at four of our favorites.
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15 Things Hotels Will Give You for Free
Business Travel You’re already paying for the room, so you might as well enjoy the freebies that come along with it.
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5 Reasons You Hate Your Homeowners Association
real estate You want the property, you sign on with an HOA and bear the consequences.
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4 Ways to Score Tickets to Broadway Musical ‘Hamilton’
Travel Theater fans longing to see the sold-out show will need loads of money, patience or luck to get a seat.
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Worst Things to Buy at Memorial Day Sales
Smart Buying Good deals can be found over the long holiday weekend – just not on what you’d expect.
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10 Best Freebies for Retirees
Making Your Money Last Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost – if you know where to look.
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Why Blue Apron Was a Bust in My Marriage
spending I wanted to give my wife a break from cooking duties. What arrived on our doorstep wasn’t the answer.
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Beware Scams in Your Google Alerts
Scams Bogus links can find their way into the Web search results that Google delivers to your inbox.
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8 Secrets Wegmans Shoppers Need to Know
Smart Buying The most celebrated grocery chain in the nation is 100 years old, but you’ve probably never heard of it.
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