Financial Literacy Articles

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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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  • Best Tips for Getting a Jump Start on Holiday Shopping

    Whether you wait until December to hum along to “Winter Wonderland” or you start playing holiday tunes in October, one thing is for certain: The holiday season is approaching…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022.

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 10/26/2022 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared…

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  • Best Practices to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

    A debit card can be an excellent tool in your wallet. It’s easier than writing a check and safer than carrying cash. Plus, a debit card can provide some…

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  • WATERSTONE FINANCIAL DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 9/27/2022 – On September 27, 2022, 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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  • Tips for Finding the Cheapest Airfare

    Airfare can be a major drain on your wallet, especially if you’re traveling around the holidays with the family in tow. Even as fuel prices surge and it becomes more…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces New Vice President, Commercial Real Estate

    ​WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 9/22/2022 – WaterStone Bank has announced Scott DeJong as the new Vice President of Commercial Real Estate. DeJong comes to WaterStone Bank with over 20 years of…

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  • How to Help your Teenager Become More Financially Responsible

    After years of teaching your children the value of a dollar, the teenage years offer a unique opportunity for kids to put financial concepts into practice. High school is…

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  • How Does the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Impact Me?

    If you don’t keep up with financial news, you may not pay much attention to the federal funds rate. But changes to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate can have…

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

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 8/2/22 – 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 Center. The Sojourner Family…

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  • WaterStone Bank Chief Financial Officer Recognized as Notable CFO by BizTimes Milwaukee

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. — 7/28/2022 —WaterStone Bank Chief Financial Officer, Mark Gerke, has been recognized as one of the BizTimes Media 2022 Notable CFOs. The Milwaukee-based publication announced its inaugural…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 7/21/2022 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $8.0 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the quarter…

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  • How to Stay Motivated and Achieve Your Financial Dreams

    Maybe you dream of saving enough money to afford a down payment on a house. Maybe you’re working towards paying off your credit card debt. Or perhaps you hope…

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    WaterStone Bank Launches Stepping Stone Checking, Nationally Certified by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account

    ​WAUWATOSA, Wis. — 7/11/2022 — Today WaterStone Bank announced a new checking product, Stepping Stone®. The new checking product was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces New Vice President, Director of Marketing

    ​WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 7/12/2022 – WaterStone Bank has announced Tara Lagerman as the new Vice President, Director of Marketing. Lagerman comes to WaterStone Bank with over 20 years of…

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