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

Big-Box Retailers Take to the City

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2012

As more people move to cities, Wal-Mart, Target and others are migrating along with the population. Shifting to the cityscape, though, has its own problems.

Insurance Stocks: In It for the Long Haul

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2012

Insurance companies haven't been very popular recently, which spells opportunity for investors looking for long-term picks.

America’s Hiring Outlook: Still Mostly Cloudy

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2012

Between European woes, a presidential election and an uncertain economy, it's no surprise the hiring forecast shows little sunlight on the horizon.

The Booming Business of Boycotting Businesses

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2012

Chick-fil-a is just the latest company to face boycott calls because of gay rights issues. Find out who else has faced similar calls for different reasons.

Wet Seal’s Woes Are Far From Over

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2012

Fallen-from-grace momentum stock Wet Seal took another plunge Monday on news the company fired its CEO. WTSLA now is dirt cheap -- but far from a bargain.