The Scott L. Probasco, Jr., Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise (Probasco Chair) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is hosting its 2025 Financial Literacy Lecture online, featuring Dr. Terrance (Terry) Odean, the Rudd Family Foundation Professor of Finance at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Dr. Odean’s lecture is titled “Coping with Complexity,” and will be available free of charge to the public, though registration is required, on Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 1 p.m.
“Being able to provide Terry’s detailed insights and perspective to UTC students, faculty, and staff, as well as the larger Chattanooga community, is a unique and valuable opportunity,” said Dr.
Claudia Williamson Kramer, UTC’s Probasco Chair. “Our financial responsibilities continue to become more nuanced and demanding, and it’s incredibly helpful to have someone like Dr. Odean share how people can successfully approach these ever-evolving decisions through financial literacy.”
Details about the lecture:
Over the last 70 years, financial decisions for U.S. households have become more complex. Workers now have defined contribution plans like 401(k)s or 403(b)s, requiring them to decide how much to save, how to invest, and how fast to spend in retirement. Homeowners also face choices between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages. Health insurance has become more complex, too. While more choices can help consumers find better products, it can also lead to confusion and poor decisions. Financial literacy education helps consumers make better decisions, given the choices they face.
To attend the event online, sign up through this
link.