Financial Literacy Articles

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  • WaterStone Bank Expands the Military Valor Program to Caregivers

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 8/15/2023 – WaterStone Bank announced today the expansion of its Military Valor Program (MVP) to now encompass certified caregivers of active-duty service members, military veterans, Reserve, and…

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  • Budgeting 101 for College Students

    Going off to college is an exciting time—newfound independence, solo decision-making and lots of fun. But with this new stage in life comes new responsibilities. No one is looking…

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  • Practicing Strong Computer Security Habits

    Many people use a computer on a daily basis for a variety of tasks such as online banking, working, and storing sensitive information. Recently, scammers and hackers have been…

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  • 5 Best Financial Tips When You’re First Starting Out

    Any time you start a new chapter, it can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re a recent grad and just starting out in life as an independent adult. Managing your finances…

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  • WaterStone Bank Hosts Back-to-School Drive Benefiting Sojourner Family Peace Center

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 7/31/23 – WaterStone Bank announced today it will once again be hosting a school supply drive this summer to benefit children served by the Sojourner Family Peace…

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  • Work-From-Home Security

    As businesses across the country continue to adjust their operations, many companies are maintaining remote work setups for their employees. Working remotely presents new challenges for any team, especially…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

    Wauwatosa, WI – 7/25/2023 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $4.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the quarter ended…

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  • Waterstone Financial Announces Planned Retirement of Douglas S. Gordon and Election of William F. Bruss as Next CEO

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 7/25/2023 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), announced today that Douglas S. Gordon has notified Waterstone of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc., is featured in Nasdaq’s 2023 Spotlight on Community Banks

    We are excited to share that Waterstone Financial, Inc., is featured in Nasdaq’s 2023 Spotlight on Community Banks! Publicly traded since 2014, WaterStone Bank continues its legacy of stability…

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  • WaterStone Bank Employee Shanda Caveney Wins Oak Creek Citizen of the Year Award

    WaterStone Bank is proud to announce that Shanda Caveney, Community President of our Oak Creek Howell Ave. branch, has been chosen as the 2022 Oak Creek Citizen of the…

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  • Tips for Empty Nesters Looking to Downsize

    Congratulations! The kids are grown and have moved out, and you’ve officially achieved empty-nester status. This is a great time to start planning for the next chapter of your…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend on June 29, 2023

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 6/29/2023 – On June 29, 2023, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share.…

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  • 6 Tips for Prepping for Unexpected Expenses

    You can do all the right things—make and stick to a budget, watch your spending, put money into savings—and unexpected expenses will still crop up. But with a little…

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  • Road Tripping on a Budget

    Road trips are a mainstay of the summer vacation circuit. The great part about living in the Milwaukee area is that you’re within driving distance of tons of favorite…

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  • How to Avoid These 8 Bank Scams

    Over time, online scammers have become more sophisticated. It used to be easy to identify a scam—like the Nigerian prince who emailed everyone, asking for money. Now, online scams…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 5/24/2023 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) (the “Company”) announced that on May 24, 2023, its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to…

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  • WaterStone Bank receives 2023 Top Workplace Award

    WaterStone Bank is thrilled to announce that our company has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Top Workplace Award, as presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in collaboration with…

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  • The Importance of Keeping Your Eggs in Multiple Baskets

    It’s a phrase we’re all familiar with: You shouldn’t put all of your eggs in one basket. This is particularly important when it comes to personal finances. To get…

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  • Welcome to our New Community Presidents

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 5/3/2023 – WaterStone Bank recently named three new Community Presidents at its Brookfield, Germantown, and Oconomowoc branches. Aimee Good Aimee Good has been hired as Community President…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023

    Wauwatosa, WI – 4/25/2023 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $2.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared to…

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  • Financial Spring Cleaning

    Spring has sprung, and everyone knows what that means: It’s time for spring cleaning! In addition to dusting the bookshelves and scrubbing the floors, it’s also a great time…

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  • Navigating Financial Aid

    February is National Financial Aid Awareness Month, and navigating financial aid can often feel like a minefield. But before you grab your helmet and armor, it helps to do…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 3/22/2023 — On March 22, 2023, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The…

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  • Why You Don’t Want a Large Tax Refund

    Hoping for a big tax refund this year? Not so fast—a large refund isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, for many people, a smaller refund is preferable to…

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