Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow is Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut and a Masters in Finance from American University. Bastow worked in corporate banking and finance, and he most recently was Senior Editor at MocoSportsFan.com.

Recent Articles

Get More Involved With Your Retirement

You won't be ready for retirement by just sitting on your 401k or IRA -- you have to get active about managing those plans. Here's three ways to get the ball rolling.

Disney Dividend Magic: 19 Companies Increasing Dividends

Walt Disney increased its annual dividend, one of 19 companies increasing dividends over a two-week period that included the Thanksgiving holiday

The Stock Market Rally Rolls On

Solid economic news and some good political news on an agreement with Iran lifted markets in a short week, but keep your eyes on bonds for more telling signs

Nike Kicks Up a Dividend: 11 Companies Increasing Dividends

Nike and Valspar gave shareholders thanks by increasing dividends during the week along with 9 other companies increasing dividends

ADP Delivers Again: 10 Companies Increasing Dividends

ADP raises its dividend for a 39th consecutive year, and is just one of 10 companies raising dividends for the week of November 11.

Rethinking the 4% ‘Golden Rule’

The rule of using 4% of your savings in every year of retirement is under scrutiny. But how can you know how much to withdraw from retirement savings?

Whole Foods Gets Tastier: 23 Companies Increasing Dividends

Whole Foods and Halliburton lead a mammoth list of companies increasing dividends.

BP Pumps it Up: 18 Companies Increasing Dividends

Another big week for dividend increases, as 18 companies, including oil giant BP, raised dividends

Visa Offers More Cash Back: 19 Companies Increasing Dividends

Visa and Honeywell led a long list of 19 companies increasing dividends this week.

Can 3-D Printing Save Hewlett-Packard?

Hewlett-Packard announced it plans to offer a 3-D printer lineup by 2014. It's a growing market with high revenue potential, something HPQ needs desperately.