Alyssa Oursler

Alyssa Oursler

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

3 Dividend Stocks Here for Your Entertainment

These three companies don't just make money by keeping us entertained. They're also solid dividend stocks that keep investors smiling.

Analysts, Short Sellers Are at Odds Over These 3 Stocks

The analyst community seems to be solidly behind these three stocks ... but they're pitted against a large group of short sellers.

3 Dividend Stocks That Still Trump Treasuries

The 10-year Treasury has touched and now is hovering around 3% yields, meaning it's time to improve your standards for dividend stocks.

3 Stocks Leading the Alternative Energy Charge

These three stocks have a big foot forward in the alternative-energy space, and could see big rewards as these technologies take root.

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