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

Get More Involved With Your Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 11, 2013

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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 6, 2013

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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 2, 2013

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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 22, 2013

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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 15, 2013

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