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

Defend Against Fickle Retail With Dividends

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 29, 2013

Specialty retail isn't exactly known for its boffo dividends, but these three stocks offer respectable protection in the form of regular cash payouts.

What Sears Holdings Can Learn From Saks & Hudson’s Bay

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 29, 2013

Despite their differences, Sears could learn a lot from Saks -- and the company that just bought it out, Hudson's Bay -- in the wake of the luxury retailer's sale.

Money & Kids: 7 Tips For Allowances

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2013

It can be tough to talk about money with your kids, and even tougher to decide the right amount for a child allowance. These seven simple tips should help.

5 Countries Set to Cash In on Demographics

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2013

When a country hits its demographic dividend, big-time economic growth often follows. Find out exactly what that means, plus where and how you can cash in.

AUDIO: Many Investors Fear the Market More Than Death

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2013

Tune in to hear Nationwide's Funds Group president talk about his company's recent study showing just how fearful investors of all ages are these days.