Gary Curnutt

Gary Curnutt is an Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University's College of Business, affiliated with the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law. His research focuses on retirement finance, post-retirement labor dynamics, and regional economic analysis. He holds a Ph.D. and MS in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, alongside a BBA from Eastern New Mexico University. His work explores topics such as short-term financing comparisons between regions, financial well-being during pandemics, and post-retirement labor market behaviors.

Recent publications analyze retirement income strategies during the pandemic, regional financial practices in the Carolinas, and post-retirement labor economics. His studies bridge financial planning, labor economics, and regional policy implications. While no academic awards are listed, his research emphasizes practical insights for retirement security and workforce transitions. No advising or grants are explicitly mentioned, and he has no listed lab affiliations.