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Lance Palmer is the Janette McGarity Barber Professor in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences. His research focuses on behavioral interventions to promote financial behavior change, particularly through scalable strategies integrated into tax preparation processes. His work draws from behavioral economics, counseling practices, and program evaluation methodologies.
Education: PhD in Family, Consumer, and Human Development/Consumer Sciences from Utah State University (2004), MBA in Business Administration (2000), and BS in Accounting (1999), both from the University of Utah.
Research interests include financial literacy, brief intervention design, and policy implications for financial education. He has published extensively on topics like tax policy, wealth management post-crisis, and family financial dynamics. His teaching includes courses on retirement planning, tax strategies, and community-based financial education.
Advising and grants: No specific student names or grant details are provided, but his research often involves collaborations with Extension programs and community initiatives. His work emphasizes practical applications of financial counseling theories.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his community-focused projects suggest involvement with outreach teams and interdisciplinary groups within the College.
