Financial Literacy Articles

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  • Online Purchase Financing: What is it?

    Buy now, pay later—no credit card required. Online loan companies like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm have made financing options available for customers, but is the offer too good to…

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  • Simple Steps to Financial Success

    Many of us are feeling anxious about our finances right now.  A recent survey found that 60 percent of Americans are worried about money because of COVID-19. If you’re feeling…

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  • WaterStone Bank Donates $20,000 to Local Organizations in Need Due to COVID-19

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 4/9/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today that it has donated $20,000 to local organizations in need due to COVID-19. The bank donated $5,000 to four separate…

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  • Where is the Safest Place to Keep Your Money?

    During times of uncertainty, you may be wondering where to safeguard your money. Is it better to stash it under your mattress than to keep it in your bank…

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  • COVID-19 Payment Options

    In a time when social distancing has become necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us are limiting our activities out of the home and heading to…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 3/24/2020  On March 24, 2020, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable on…

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  • WaterStone Bank to Temporarily Close Lobby Access in all Branches

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 3/16/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today that it will temporarily close lobby access in all of its 13 branches starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 until further notice…

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  • Car Buying Tips

    For most of us, a new car isn’t a purchase to take lightly. It’s a serious investment, and you want to be sure you’re getting the best price possible.…

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  • Julie Glynn of WaterStone Bank Recognized as a Notable Woman in Commercial Banking

    ​​Wauwatosa, Wis. – 3/3/2020 – WaterStone Bank is pleased to announce that Julie Glynn, senior vice president of retail banking at WaterStone Bank, has been recognized as one of…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Special Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 2/25/2020 — On February 25, 2020 the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a special dividend of $0.50 per common share. “This dividend…

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  • Taxes Timeline: How to Make the Most of the Filing Process

    April 15 is fast approaching, but the looming deadline to file your tax return doesn’t have to be a source of stress. Here are a few ways you can…

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  • Top 5 Unnecessary Expenses Draining Your Bank Account

    You try to stick to a monthly budget, but it seems like money comes out of your account faster than you can earn it. If that sounds like a…

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  • Small Home Improvement Projects That Have the Greatest Resale Value

    As a homeowner, you know that your dwelling isn’t just a roof over your head—it’s a major investment. If you’re beginning to think about selling your home, now is…

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  • WaterStone Bank CFO Mark Gerke Promoted to Executive Vice President

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 1/27/2020 – WaterStone Bank has promoted its chief financial officer, Mark R. Gerke, to executive vice president of the bank. Gerke continues in his position as CFO…

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  • Easy Ways to Stretch Your Budget

    Stuck in a budget rut? We understand. It can be a challenge to grow your budget while paying fixed expenses like rent or mortgage, auto loans, groceries and other…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2019

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 1/30/2020 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $8.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share for the quarter…

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  • Committed to its Community, WaterStone Bank Donates to Over 240 Nonprofits in 2019

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 1/6/2020 – WaterStone Bank shared today that the WaterStone Bank Foundation donated more than $800,000 to over 240 local nonprofits in 2019. The Bank focuses its…

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  • Certificate of Deposit Accounts: Invest High with Low Risk

    When it comes to investing, sometimes it’s good to find a middle ground. Perhaps you’re looking for a way to earn interest on your savings, but you don’t want…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 12/18/2019  —  On December 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable…

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  • WaterStone Bank’s New Oak Creek Branch Opens

    ​​Wauwatosa, Wis. — 12/16/2019 — WaterStone Bank announced today that its 13th branch, located at 8780 S. Howell Ave. in Oak Creek, is now open for business. The full-service…

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  • Mobile Wallets are Phasing Out Debit Cards

    For years, our smart phones have been more than just phones. We rely on them to take photos, check email and track our fitness. Now, you can use your…

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  • 4 Tips for Budgeting During the Holidays

    Between gift-giving, traveling and hosting, the most wonderful time of the year is also one of the most expensive. During the holidays, it’s also dangerously easy to throw caution…

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  • 3 Tips to Save Money on Holiday Travel

    Ah, the holidays. It can be the most joyful—and sometimes the most stressful—time of the year. For many of us, the holiday season means a busy social calendar, long…

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  • WaterStone Bank Features Veteran-serving Nonprofits in Honor of Veterans Day

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 11/1/2019 – In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, WaterStone Bank will be partnering with 12 different veteran-serving organizations to honor the veteran community. Each…

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