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Expert Profile: Gina Boykin

Expertise:  Financial planning, debt management & credit cards, and money-saving tips for adults and teens. Saving vehicles such as CDs, treasuries, bonds, and money-market funds. I provide honest, objective and relevant information to help you made the best decision for your money.

Experience in the area
Over 10 years of combined experience in accounting, audit, investing, entrepreneurship, real estate. I am the CEO of Atlanta Y.E.S., a nonprofit organization dedicated to financial literacy for youth.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Accounting, 10 years of experience in accounting, audit, and investing

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What do you like about this subject?  Wealth is not based on how much you make, but how much you keep.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  FIVE CHECKS TO WEALTH: #1 Check your thoughts. You must think like a millionaire before you can become one. #2 Check your attitude. Certain attitudes about money can hinder your progress. #3 Check your habits. Are you spending more than you make? #4 Check your plan. Create a financial plan and stick to it. #5 Check your progress. Celebrate reaching your goals!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  My personal goals are to teach financial principles to youth, and to help adults make sound financial decisions. I hope to learn everything I can in this subject so that I can be the best teacher possible.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1600
Knowledge   9.80   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.88   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.47   Excellent
Politeness   9.98   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		108
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User Comments
Gina Thank you so much for the time to really help me and to really care. God Bless
(Felicia on 11/05/08)
thank you
(Jo on 10/26/08)
Your advice was wonderful. Thank you very much!
(Derrick on 10/21/08)
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Recent Answers from Gina Boykin
2008-11-17  I feel hopeless about all this debt:  If, on paper, you should have over $1000 a month, then you're in good shape. Now we just need to get your habits to line up with that sheet of paper :) A good place to start is by making your savings...
2008-11-06  money:  It depends on how you feel about the market, and your tolerance of the market. Many people right now can't sleep a night because of the market's fluctuations. If you are like this, it's better to wait...
2008-10-26  Credit card v. Debit card:  Let’s deal with your worry first, by helping you create a plan. Right now, not having a plan is probably making you feel worse than you need to. To create this plan, I have a few questions for you....
2008-10-25  Budget for a student:  It depends on what type of advice she needs on where she needs to go for help. It sounds like she may need some help goal-setting, planning, and budgeting. Here are some sites that may be useful:...
2008-10-20  Mortgage payment:  If you are unable to pay your current minimum payment, you can always try to negotiate a payment plan or a settlement with your credit card. Both involve calling your credit card company, negotiating...
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