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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13 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart)
spending If you haven't shopped at the world's largest retailer in some time, here's some of what you've been missing.
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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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32 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2024
business Check out these cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks this year.
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Arizona Retirement: Nine Things You Must Know
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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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement 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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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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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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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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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Best Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career job is ending. It’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement by doing the work you’ve always wanted to do.
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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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Alternatives to Amazon Prime for Free Shipping and Other Perks
Amazon Prime You don’t need to pay Amazon Prime’s juiced $139 annual fee to get free shipping where there is a wide swath of products online at different retailers.
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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 Things You Can't Return to Amazon — Either Online or In-Store
Did you know there are things you can't return to Amazon? Before tossing these items into your shopping cart, be sure to read Amazon's return policy first.
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35 Best Amazon Prime Benefits to Use in 2024
Amazon Prime There are plenty of Prime benefits available besides free shipping. Make sure you’re making the most of your Amazon Prime subscription with our top tips.
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Amazon Warehouse, Now Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Next Online Bargains
Amazon Prime Amazon Resale products have a wide range of imperfections, but that leads to some often wildly discounted prices.
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12 Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime Here's why it might be time to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription.
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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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How to Find Foreclosed Homes: Best Foreclosure Listings Sites
Making Your Money Last Find foreclosed homes for sale on these foreclosure listing websites. Search for properties on these free, paid or government sites.
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22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
Costco We talked to shopping experts to find out which products shoppers should steer clear of (and why) at warehouse clubs Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s.
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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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