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

From the Experts: 4 Stocks to Hold Forever

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 20, 2012

Forever may be a long time, but these stocks picked by our InvestorPlace experts are tried-and-true investments that you can count on for the long haul.

Stocks Slip on Cliff Concerns — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 19, 2012

Markets managed to give back some of their two-day gains thanks to a snag in fiscal cliff negotiations.

Help! I’m Upgrading a Smartphone

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 19, 2012

My current phone is 3 years old, and it's time for it to go. But I'm overwhelmed by the choices for a possible replacement -- and the prices.

The Cliff Is Looking Shorter — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 18, 2012

Another day of optimism about a fiscal cliff deal sent stocks flying, with Big Tech especially on the rise. Meanwhile, gun-related stocks continued to fall off.

Don’t Rush to Gift Away Assets Due to Possible Tax Changes

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 18, 2012

With estate and gift tax changes in the air, many are rushing to transfer their wealth. But remember: These are assets you may need very much later.