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 .

Recent Articles

Get More Involved With Your Retirement

You won't be ready for retirement by just sitting on your 401k or IRA -- you have to get active about managing those plans. Here's three ways to get the ball rolling.

Disney Dividend Magic: 19 Companies Increasing Dividends

Walt Disney increased its annual dividend, one of 19 companies increasing dividends over a two-week period that included the Thanksgiving holiday

The Stock Market Rally Rolls On

Solid economic news and some good political news on an agreement with Iran lifted markets in a short week, but keep your eyes on bonds for more telling signs

Nike Kicks Up a Dividend: 11 Companies Increasing Dividends

Nike and Valspar gave shareholders thanks by increasing dividends during the week along with 9 other companies increasing dividends

ADP Delivers Again: 10 Companies Increasing Dividends

ADP raises its dividend for a 39th consecutive year, and is just one of 10 companies raising dividends for the week of November 11.