Alyssa Oursler

InvestorPlace Contributor

Alyssa Oursler is a freelancer writer based in San Francisco. She covers a wide variety of topics, including investing, personal finance, technology and gender … but she is most interested in what those things mean for the big questions (and vice versa).

Her work has appeared on InvestorPlace.com, Business Insider, MSN Money and more. She is a Gettysburg College alum, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a Mahan Fellow and a big fan of dogs, books and basketball.

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Recent Articles

5 Dividend Stocks to Get Down and Dirty With

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 10, 2012

These five companies might all be in filthy businesses, but their solid dividend payouts sure make a little dirt go a long way.

5 Ways to Slurp Up Coca-Cola’s Success

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 7, 2012

If you want to invest in Coca-Cola's global brand, you don't have to go straight for KO. Check out these five other ways to cash in on the popular pop.

Disney Stock Soars to All-Time High

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 6, 2012

Shares of worldwide media and entertainment giant Disney hit an all-time high yesterday as the company continued to ride its strong third quarter results.

Starbucks Starts Recycling … Muffins?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2012

Starbucks is trying to go even greener -- this time by introducing a program to recycle its old muffins and coffee grounds.

Francesca’s CEO Departure: Uh Oh

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2012

John De Meritt's unexpectedly announced plans to retire by year-end at the ripe old age of 41. It sure looks like a red flag for the booming company.