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

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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