The latest from Beth Merlo

Oct 26, 2023 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

2024: Let’s get loud

Fall is often a time of reflection. Shorter days and cooler weather have long been tied to the idea of slowing down and looking back on the year thus far. ...

Aug 14, 2023 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

Serving military and veterans: 60 years of excellence

Last week, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) was in beautiful Colorado Springs to celebrate 60 years of being the voice for credit unions serving our nation’s military. The ...

Mar 17, 2023 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

Top 3 scams hitting our military families

Protecting our members from scams can seem like a never-ending battle. One way to improve your ability to support your members is to understand how their financial challenges leave them ...

Nov 15, 2022 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

Veterans Day and a spirit of service

Each year as a Nation, we take Veterans Day to celebrate and honor those who have served our country. Our Veterans come from all walks of life: from 1st generation ...

Jun 10, 2022 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

Be your best self at work: Define your professional values

I doubt there’s anyone reading this who hasn’t heard the phrase “People Helping People.” It’s the three simple words that make up the foundation of our industry. ...

Mar 11, 2022 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

3 ways to reach your young professionals

DCUC had the privilege of hosting this year’s GAC Crashers for a casual networking lunch. This is the third time we have hosted an event for the young professionals ...

Sep 15, 2021 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

The cost of doing good

In an ideal world, credit unions would be able to perfectly balance their drive to help people with the demands of running a successful business. However, this is not always ...

Apr 1, 2020 - by Beth Merlo, Defense Credit Union Council

Financial education in a time of crisis

It’s that time of year again. April is Financial Capability Month where we collectively encourage people to create budgets, build emergency savings, pay down debt, and take hold of ...