Alyssa Oursler
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InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Alyssa Oursler is a graduate of Gettysburg College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Mahan Fellow. She has been an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com since June 2012.

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3 Red-Hot Retailers That Could Get the Earnings Hose

May. 13, 2013, 1:59 pm EDT – JCPenney, Zumiez and Gap have all been soaring of late, but could be stopped by their upcoming earnings reports. Here's what you need to know. More 

Young Investors: You Need An Estate Plan

May. 13, 2013, 8:48 am EDT – There are plenty of excuses as to why you don't need an estate plan, and none of them really hold water. You have assets. Be prepared. More 

5 Power Moms Worth Celebrating

May. 10, 2013, 7:00 am EDT – It's almost Mother's Day -- the perfect time to acknowledge the impressive women who have broken through the glass ceiling without having to sacrifice family life. More 

Shrug Off April’s Same-Store Sales Miss

May. 9, 2013, 1:15 pm EDT – The "disappointing" headline same-store sales growth number out today is a weak perch for any real worries about the retail sector. More 

JCPenney Same-Store Sales Sink: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

May. 8, 2013, 9:45 am EDT – This week's video: JCPenney's same-store sales fell 17% in Q1. Also, find out why Arena Pharmaceuticals and Toyota are both celebrating. More 

What Mom’s ‘Price Tag’ Tells Us About Ourselves

May. 6, 2013, 1:30 pm EDT – Calculating the value of Mom's common household tasks might seem like a reinforcement of negative stereotypes, but it's really just a sad reflection of our beliefs. More 

Young Investors: Ignore ‘Sell in May’ Mania

May. 3, 2013, 9:00 am EDT – If you're a young investor with very little money to work with, trying to play the "Sell in May" game is more likely to rob you than enrich you. More 

Mayer’s Family Leave Plan: Amen

May. 2, 2013, 11:07 am EDT – Somehow it's still groundbreaking when a company rolls out a common-sense leave plan for new parents. Ah well -- the Yahoo CEO's edict is a step in the right direction. More 

Soaring Wheat Won’t Crush Bread-Bakers

May. 2, 2013, 8:29 am EDT – A record freeze is expected to send hard red winter wheat prices soaring, but don't make a knee-jerk bet against bread companies. More 

Apple Dives Into the Debt Market: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

May. 1, 2013, 9:01 am EDT – This week's video: Apple released $17 billion worth of 'iBonds' on Tuesday. Also, find out why Pitney Bowes crumbled and Herbalife climbed. More