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

Jobs Data Drives the Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 1, 2012

Two positive jobs reports out Thursday helped brighten the mood on Wall Street and sent the indices to solid gains.

The 10 Commandments of Retirement Investing: Part I

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 1, 2012

Sometimes, oldies are goodies. That's the case for these first five of 10 investing rules from years ago still can ably guide retirement planners.

Sandy Departs, Markets Open — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 31, 2012

Markets reopened on Wednesday after their historic two-day close due to Hurricane Sandy. Stocks had mixed results on slow trading volume.

Look Who’s Asking Congress for Deficit Action

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 29, 2012

It would be a little easier to abide the Campaign to Fix the Debt CEO Fiscal Leadership Council's effort -- if the execs on it weren't so hypocritical.

Retirement Investing Lessons from Apple

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 29, 2012

Apple's drop from $700 to $600 is a point of remorse for many investors -- but also the basis of an important lesson for people actively taking control of their retirement.