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

Flu Math: How Much the Sickness Costs Us

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 11, 2013

Far more than just some comfort is lost when so many are ill. The monetary costs, both to individuals and across the entire economy, are enormous.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Tim Cook Talking to China Mobile

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

Tim Cook is overseas talking to China Mobile; the company is working with Foxconn on the iPad Mini 2 display; and Apple dominates the CES ... without attending.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhones on the Cheap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2013

Apple reportedly is working on a smaller, cheaper iPhone that would be more attractive in emerging markets.

10 Experts Pick the 10 Best Stocks for 2013

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2013

We've enlisted 10 industry experts to share their best stock picks for 2013. See what the smart money recommends for the coming year.

Flu Season: Where Investors Can Find Relief

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2013

This year's flu looks particularly troublesome, but that's good new for the many companies that benefit from flu sufferers' ills. Here's a look at some of them.