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

You’re Never Too Old to Nap: Top Shelf Spas

In our fast-paced world, taking some time to unwind can often be the best way to spend your money. One option: an upscale spa, like at the Ritz-Carlton.

Microsoft’s Mini-Stores: Same Old Same Old

Microsoft is jumping on the mini-store train with 500 planned Best Buy locations, and just like Samsung, Microsoft has plenty to gain. Best Buy, not so much.

AUDIO: Like Father, Like Son? Not Necessarily

A father-son wealth management team chats about what you can learn from your parents, how different generations view money, and what strategies remain timeless.

Why Specialty Retail Can’t Speak for the Sector

Don't run screaming from the sector just because investors in these specialty stocks have the jitters.

Why Yum’s China Problem Is Your Problem

As investors finally start to look past Yum's chicken problems, they seem to be overlooking its China problem.