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

Why MCD’s Millennial Problem Is Overblown

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 26, 2013

McDonald's appears to think it has an issue connecting with millennials, and is launching a new McWrap line to combat it. But both the problem and the solution are nonsense.

What Young Investors Should Know Around Tax Time

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2013

If you've gotten into the market in the past year, it's time to figure out what kind of cut Uncle Sam will get.

4 Solid Stocks for a Girl-Powered Portfolio

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2013

Wall Street is starting to notice the importance of having women on board, but these four quality companies are already aware.

Record College Savings: Another Bullish Sign

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2013

College savings, through state-run 529 plans, recently soared to an all-time high. Whether you realize it or not, that's another bullish sign for the market.

ETFs: How to Get Lots of Stocks for Little Cost

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2013

Exchange-traded funds offer investors a wide spread of stocks for a reasonable cost, making them the perfect way to add a little diversity to your portfolio.