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

Spend a Little Turkey Day Time on Year-End Planning

Go ahead and eat, shop and watch some pigskin this long, holiday weekend -- but take a few moments to tie up loose ends in 2012 and plan for 2013.

22 Companies Increasing Dividends

Another huge batch of companies increased their dividends this week, including Nike, Newell Rubbermaid and the company behind Jack Daniel's.

Some Points to Ponder About 401(k) Plans

We don't save nearly enough, for one. Another: Fees are killers. An outstanding recent article tells investors a lot more things they should know.

5 ‘Gotta-Have’ Consumer Stocks

These five consumer stocks are powered by brands that have loyal followings, even in the face of cheaper alternatives.

The Eurozone’s at It Again — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The eurozone fell back into recession and U.S. jobless claims hit an 18-month high, sparking enough pessimism to keep the markets grounded.