Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of ...

Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...

As energy costs continue to rise, you might be looking for a way to save money on power in the long-term. Solar panels can deliver savings over time, but they aren't cheap to get installed. When you ...