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

Is $1 Million Your Magic Number for Retirement?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 7, 2013

One million dollars might not buy what it used to, but it's still a nice round figure to aim for. Whether it's really enough depends on how you invest -- and spend.

3 Steps Toward Retirement for 2013

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 7, 2013

With tax rates finally set, it's time to regroup and move ahead again with your planning. Here are three good place to get started now.

Should I Buy Family Dollar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 4, 2013

After a disappointing earnings report, the stock was hammered. But overall, the reaction seems excessive -- and FDO remains a buy.

Fed Sinks Markets in Mere Minutes — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 3, 2013

Stocks took a dip south Thursday right after the release of Fed meeting minutes, though solar stocks were a glaring exception to the day's trading norm.

Stocks Pop to Open 2013 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 2, 2013

A deal averting the fiscal cliff sent stocks on a large, broad rally, including a 30-for-30 day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average