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

5 Market Lessons I Learned in a Year

It's been a wild first year for me at InvestorPlace. Now, it's time to reflect on some lessons I've learned along the way.

11 Companies Increasing Dividends

Colgate and General Dynamics were among the companies announcing bigger dividend payouts this week.

5 Managed Portfolio Criteria for 401k Investors

Investors should keep these things in mind when deciding whether to opt for a managed portfolio 401k plan.

3 Days, 3 New Highs — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones set its third high-water mark in as many days as falling initial jobless claims helped prop up stock markets yet again.

What, Me Retire? Follow this Checklist to Decide if You’re Ready

Deciding to retire is a fairly complicated decision with lots of variables involved. Here is a checklist to see if you are ready.