The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is — in the words of one U.S. official — a shift ...

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She holds a Bachelor ...

In sports, not every matchup is created equal. Powerhouses often face underdogs, and the talent gap can be wide. For bettors, that imbalance is where the point spread comes in. By assigning a handicap ...

In the years following World War I, America was gripped by the fear that the Communist Revolution that had taken place in Russia would spread to the United States. As is often the case when fear ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...