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

Young Investors: You Need An Estate Plan

There are plenty of excuses as to why you don't need an estate plan, and none of them really hold water. You have assets. Be prepared.

5 Power Moms Worth Celebrating

It's almost Mother's Day -- the perfect time to acknowledge the impressive women who have broken through the glass ceiling without having to sacrifice family life.

Shrug Off April’s Same-Store Sales Miss

The "disappointing" headline same-store sales growth number out today is a weak perch for any real worries about the retail sector.

JCPenney Same-Store Sales Sink: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: JCPenney's same-store sales fell 17% in Q1. Also, find out why Arena Pharmaceuticals and Toyota are both celebrating.

Young Investors: Ignore ‘Sell in May’ Mania

If you're a young investor with very little money to work with, trying to play the "Sell in May" game is more likely to rob you than enrich you.