Alyssa Oursler

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

Don’t Dig Deep Into Debt for a ‘Dream School’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Many students pay a premium to attend a “dream school," but sometimes the experience doesn't outweigh the heavy debt they're saddled with.

You’ve Bought a Stock … Now Build a Portfolio

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

This week's series for young investors discusses the importance of a diversified portfolio, as well as four qualities to consider when selecting new stocks.

Don’t Ignore the Lenders — and Investors — Behind Student Debt

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Student-loan-backed securities are flying off the shelves and into investors' arms, creating even less incentive for lenders to behave more responsibly.

3 Retail Stocks Changing Direction Heading Into Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

These three retailers are all making big pivot moves right now, meaning investors should keep an extra close eye on their upcoming fourth-quarter reports.

5 Reasons to Fetch PetSmart’s Stock

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

PetSmart's stock has tripled since 2009 but has plateaued in recent months. Most likely, though, this is just PETM catching its breath before another march north.

Slim’s Pickings: Don’t Invest Like the Richest Man in the World

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Carlos Slim didn't become (and hold his title as) the world's richest man by luck ... but that doesn't mean all of his holdings are solid gold, either. Here are five Slim holdings you might be better off avoiding.

WMT or TGT? Look to GDP for a Hint

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Walmart and Target aim for two very different customer experiences, which raises a simple question for investors: Which strategy is better ... and when?

3 Simple Steps to Start Investing

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Considering a dive into the market, but you just need a little push? Well, here's a gentle push -- and a couple tips to help you once you're in the water.

More Than Two Sides to the Telecommuting ‘Debate’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Marissa Mayer of Yahoo sparked a mini-controversy with her move to curtail working from home. Fine ... but the discussion presupposes a false dichotomy.

Ranking the 10 Best Stocks for 2013

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Two months into 2013, half of these expert stock picks are beating the broader market's gains, and all but two are in the black.

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