Melissa Wilmarth, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Consumer Sciences and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the College of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Alabama. Dr. Wilmarth’s research interests focus in the area of family and consumer economics. She investigates the economic well-being of families and economic hardship, with particular attention to stress and relationship outcomes. Current work includes investigations into financial wellness and relationship satisfaction; finances and couples’ experiences of stress and satisfaction; and financial knowledge. Dr. Wilmarth is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the American Council of Consumer Interests (ACCI), and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Family and Economic Issues.