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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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  • Why it Pays to File your Taxes Early

    As soon as the clock strikes midnight on a new year, it also starts counting down to April 15—tax day. Whether your taxes are straightforward and you file them…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Promotion to Assistant Vice President Regional Manager

    ​ Wauwatosa, Wis. – 3/3/2023 – WaterStone Bank announces Megan Weigand as its new Assistant Vice President Regional Manager. After joining WaterStone Bank in 2011 as a Teller at…

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  • WaterStone Bank Promotes Assistant Branch Manager to Community President

    ​ ​Wauwatosa, Wis. – 2/10/2023 – WaterStone Bank has promoted an Assistant Branch Manager to the role of Community President. Lynn Kuester now serves as Community President of the…

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  • Random Acts of Kindness Can Make a Big Impact on Your Happiness and Well-Being

    Random acts of kindness are small, selfless actions that help brighten someone else’s day. These gestures can be as simple as holding the door open for someone or leaving…

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  • WATERSTONE FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

    Wauwatosa, WI – 1/26/2023 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $935,000, or $0.04 per diluted share for the quarter ended…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 12/15/2022 – On December 15, 2022, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common…

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  • Tips for Managing Finances with your Partner

    Talking money with your partner can feel tricky. Maybe you grew up in different financial situations, or perhaps you were raised with opposing attitudes about money. When you’re managing…

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  • What are the Best Practices for Using a Credit Card?

    For some people, the idea of using a credit card is downright frightening. It’s not uncommon to be afraid of credit. After all, you may have heard horror stories about…

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  • WaterStone Bank Partners with Association of Military Banks of America

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/10/2022 – WaterStone Bank announced today that they received accreditation to join the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and confirmed their commitment to help bank…

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  • Black Friday Shopping Tips: Is it Worth the Hype?

    The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and Black Friday—the Friday after Thanksgiving—remains one of the most anticipated shopping holidays of the year. But is it worth the…

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