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

One Smashing Success Doesn’t Change the Rules of Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 7, 2012

Once in a blue moon, you might actually find that once-in-a-lifetime investment, but the road is littered with nest eggs of people who went all-in on that hope.

Tech Keeps the Rally Alive — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 6, 2012

Stocks gained ground broadly across all indices thanks to optimism about a fiscal cliff solution and a rally in tech stocks.

Dump Your Losers for a Winning Cause

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 6, 2012

Gifting losing stock positions in long-held stocks is a great way for retirement investors to clean house for long-term planning -- and help during the holidays

Apple, Citi Move Heaven and Earth — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 5, 2012

Citigroup leads the Dow higher on a massive layoff announcement, while AAPL drags down the Nasdaq on a downbeat mobile report.

The Case for Muni Bonds: Safety and Yield

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 5, 2012

Compared to corporate bonds, muni bond defaults are extremely rare, and the payouts are robust. It's tough to beat that combination.