Cynthia Paez Bowman

Cynthia Paez Bowman is a contributing writer for Reviews.com. Over the last two years, she has covered insurance, home security and more. She has been featured in MSN, Bankrate, Coverage.com, The Simple Dollar and GOBankingRates. She has dual bachelors degrees in International Business and Journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. “Is It Getting Harder to Get Home Insurance in High-Risk Areas?” is Cynthia’s favorite story on Reviews.com.

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Door and Window Sensors are More Versatile than You Might Think

Home security systems have layers of devices that work together to keep your home safe and protected. Door and window sensors are the backbone of a good home security system since most burglars try to enter the house through doors or windows. If a sensor is triggered, it will send a signal via Zigbee or ...

The Best Home Security Systems in Houston of 2021

Reviews Report SimpliSafe is Reviews.com’s top pick for home security systems in Houston because of its flexibility, monitoring prices, smart home integration, and camera quality.  To narrow the list down to six home security companies Houston, we compared price, contract length, equipment and smart device compatibility. The top six alarm system Houston companies chosen below ...

The Best Home Security Systems in Atlanta of 2021

Reviews Report Reviews.com rates SimpliSafe as the best Atlanta home security system, scoring a 4.4 out of 5. The best security systems in Atlanta typically include smart home integration to control the home’s functionality remotely.  Most home security systems don’t require lock-in contract terms for flexibility. Home security is more accessible nowadays thanks to the ...

What Is the True Cost of a Home Security System?

A home security system is designed to monitor your home and alert you if someone enters your property. The cost of a home security system is worth the investment — the best systems do more than keep intruders out of your home.  When considering the cost of a home alarm system, consider the value of ...

SimpliSafe vs. Ring

If you’re interested in protecting your home with a wireless security system, Ring and Simplisafe are two options worth comparing. They’re both designed to be easy DIY projects when you’d like to install them on your own without hiring a professional. This review took several factors into account. We examined each company’s features, including the ...

AAA Car Insurance Review

Reviews Report AAADrive program on its mobile app discounts premiums based on safe driving habits. AAA car insurance comes with membership that includes travel and roadside assistance, discounts on car repairs, and DMV services in-branch. AAA car insurance is available when drivers sign up for a membership with the auto club. A thorough AAA insurance ...

How to Protect Homes in Your Community With Firewise

Climate scientists have been warning for some time that the threat of wildfires would increase. The intensity and widespread damage of the recent fires across the West Coast are a great danger to homeowners. In California alone, a record-setting four million acres have been burned this year, surpassing 2018’s high of 1.9 million acres. Several ...

The Tiny House Movement and Insurance: Everything You Need to Know

If you haven’t noticed, there’s a tiny house movement, spurred on by shows such as HGTV’s Tiny House, Big Living and Netflix’s Tiny House Nation, which inspire homeowners today to downsize their home space to fit their lifestyles and teaches them how to create them using the latest space-saving and design-savvy ideas.  Why are tiny ...

Home Cinema Insurance: Make Sure You Have the Right Coverage

A home cinema may sound like a luxurious concept you may only see in large estates, but it’s become more common and accessible. Anyone with a spare bedroom could convert it into their very own home theater. In most cases, all you need is a projector or large flat-screen TV, a surround sound system and ...

Who Owns Progressive Insurance? Experts Answer 7 Popular Insurance Questions.

Progressive is one of the largest insurers in the country boasting the third position in  largest premiums written. The company was founded in 1937 by two Cleveland attorneys named Joseph Lewis and Jack Green under the name Progressive Mutual Insurance Company. The goal was to provide quality insurance to vehicle owners at the time. Take ...

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