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The final WaunaTalk of 2020, we look back at the year, and towards 2021 with a lot of optimism.

It's our second visit from Hannah, who works in our Scappoose branch. Learn more about what lenders look for when extending credit, and people can prepare themselves when they are just getting their financial lives started.

Laura Brajcich from our Operations team talks about what to look for to prevent fraudulent activity on your accounts, and how scammers are using the pandemic to take advantage of people.

Under the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic impact, Michael Murdoch joins us to talk about credit union advocacy, and how the credit unions teamed up to help our members at the local, state, and federal levels.

Amber joins us to talk about Wauna Credit Union's Credit Cards, and how she feels representing her home town of St. Helens. For more information on Wauna Credit Union's 2019 Winter Credit Card promotion go to https://waunafcu.org/loans/credit-cards.shtml

Ashleigh joins us to talk about the virtual branch, and how the team there has come together to help serve our members over the phone, video teller machines, and online chat.

Nichole Klopp is leaving the Virtual Branch to seek her fame and fortune in California, but that does not mean she is leaving Wauna Credit Union behind. Nichole joins WaunaTalk to discuss the CoOp Network, and how it will enable her to be a WCU member for life.

Sarah from the Virtual Branch talks about what it's like to be on the other side of the screen of our Video Teller Units (ITM/TIM), and how she's a real person, who loves helping members every day.

Lidia, a real estate loan processor on our mortgage team, joins WaunaTalk to discuss the misconceptions about getting a mortgage, and her journey from Member Service Representative to Virtual Branch Member to the Mortgage team.

Chris and Jeremy from Wauna Credit Union talk about what it takes to keep the credit union running smoothly.

Jeannie, a Member Consultant out of our Clatskanie branch talks about what working at the credit union has taught her about managing her own finances, and how the credit union can help people build their credit.

Real Estate Loan Officer Mark Crandall discusses the way getting a mortgage through Wauna Credit Union is better than using a bank or broker

Hannah Woodbury, a Member Consultant in the St. Helens branch talks about the promotions Wauna Credit Union to help people grow their savings.

Ian Wiggins of Wauna Credit Union's HR team discusses all the opportunities at the credit union, including the new Video Teller Units.

Our first solo pod, Josh talks about the new promotion coming in the new year.

Michael Murdoch joins us again to revel in his appointment as a Credit Union Rockstar, and explain the difference between credit unions and banks.

Heidi, a Member Consultant in the Clatskanie branch, talks about what working at a credit union has taught her about her own finances, and how she can help her friends and neighbors.

Josh Rein and Michael Murdoch discuss all the improvements Wauna Credit Union's new ubiquitous banking platform allows our members to manage their financials wherever is easiest for them. 

Paige Tischer, a real estate loan officer out of the Astoria talks about her years of helping people in Clatsop County get their first, second, or fifth home.

Heather Dixson, a real estate loan officer working out of the Warrenton branch talks about what she's learned in her career at the credit union, and how WCU can help people get a home better than banks or brokers.