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

Stocks Start to Look Gassed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones managed to finish ahead a fraction to continue its record-breaking run, though the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finally took a break from recent runs.

Retirement Planners: Here Are Your Next Possible Moves

The market might be red-hot right now, but you can stay active in your investments without getting burned.

Day Five, Still Alive! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones set a new high for a fifth-straight day and the S&P 500 edged closer to its all-time peak as investors absorbed good news on the corporate front.

Retirement Saving Is Great, but FORCED Retirement Saving?

A finance professor suggests the government should create legislation mandating all workers participate in a retirement program. Is it as crazy as it sounds?

Annuities: A Little Ease of Mind for Retirement

While they're not as sexy as playing the stock market, annuities definitely have earned their place in many a retirement plan.