Marc Bastow

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

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

Steer Clear of These 5 Retirement Pitfalls

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 9, 2013

The thing about simple mistakes -- they can really add up when you give them 40 or 50 years to fester.

401ks: They’re Not Always That Simple

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 9, 2013

401k plans come in all shapes and sizes ... which might sound good, but it means the oft-touted "simplicity" isn't as simple as you'd imagine.

PCLN Leads Stocks Higher: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 8, 2013

America's major indices moved higher Monday, with analyst upgrades doing some moving at the single-stock level. After the bell, Alcoa announced a slight beat.

Markets Head to a Happy Fourth: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 3, 2013

Despite worries both in Egypt and across Europe, American stock indices finished higher heading into the Fourth of July holiday.

3 Long-Term Picks That Look Great Despite Iffy Yields

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 3, 2013

None of these three stocks are yielding more than 2%, nor are they hot small-cap companies you can expect to double in a year. But they still offer an attractive mix of growth potential and a little income.