Financial Literacy Articles

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 6/23/2022  —  On June 23, 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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  • It’s Time to Get a Grip on Impulse Spending

    Impulse spending usedto require taking a trip to the store. But these days, it’s not just display windows or the Target dollar section that have us opening our wallets…

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  • WaterStone Bank Donates Scholarship Funds to Over 40 Local High Schools, Celebrates the Class of 2022

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 5/27/2022 – WaterStone Bank announced today that it has donated scholarship funds to more than 40 local high schools.The scholarships, an annual donation from the WaterStone…

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  • Wedding Etiquette and How to Attend on a Budget

    Wedding season is upon us, which means it’s time to celebrate – and time to brush up on the etiquette for gift-giving. Before you show up to the ceremony,…

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  • WaterStone Bank Promotes Assistant Branch Manager to Community President

    ​​ Wauwatosa, Wis. – 5/18/2022– WaterStone Bank has promoted an Assistant Branch Manager to the role of Community President. Laura Christenson now serves as Community President of the bank’s…

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  • Ways To Minimize the Inflation Effect

    It’s normal for the cost of living to creep up a little bit each year, but when prices start to surge more dramatically, that’s a telltale sign of inflation—and…

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  • WaterStone Bank Receives Top Workplaces Award

    ​​ WAUWATOSA, Wis. — 5/2/2022 — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel names WaterStone Bank a recipient of 2022 Top Workplaces Award. For the past thirteen years, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel…

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  • Easiest Ways to Save Money on Gas

    The cost of gas is always fluctuating, which means you never know when you might see a price increase for your commute, your weekend road trips or your daily…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 4/21/2022 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share for the quarter…

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  • The Best Ways to “Spend” Your Tax Refund

    If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, you might be dreaming of all the ways you can use the extra cash—but don’t be too quick to spend your…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Two New Vice Presidents

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 3/24/2022 – WaterStone Bank announces the addition of Michael Danielson as Vice President of Business Banking and Nicole DeAngelis as Vice President, Director of Loan Servicing. Michael…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 3/15/2022 — On March 15, 2022, 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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  • WaterStone Bank Welcomes New Community President

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 3/14/2022 – WaterStone Bank welcomes the addition of a Community President at its Germantown/Menomonee Falls branch. Joel Maske now serves as the Community President of WaterStone Bank’s…

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  • Spring Break Travel on a Budget

    By the time spring break rolls around, many of us in Wisconsin are ready for a reprieve from the Midwest winter. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to plan…

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  • How to Reduce Your Home Energy Bill

    Cold midwestern winters almost always mean higher home energy bills. If you’re looking for a few ways to save money this season—and throughout the rest of the year—here are…

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  • Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

    Roses, chocolates and a dinner reservation for two might be traditional for Valentine’s Day, but they aren’t the only way to celebrate. If you’re aiming to plan a budget-conscious…

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  • Priceless Benefits of Owning a Pet

    Whether your furry friend is a cat or a dog, or you gravitate toward pets that aren’t furry at all—amphibians, anyone?—pets inevitably require a little extra room in your…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2021

    Wauwatosa, WI – 1/27/2022 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $12.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted share for the quarter ended…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Elects New President and Executive Vice Presidents

    Wauwatosa, WI – 1/25/2022 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) (the “Company”) announced that on January 24, 2022, William Bruss was elected President of the Company and its wholly owned…

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  • Best Practices When it Comes to Paying Off Credit Card Debt

    There’s the snowball method, the avalanche method, debt consolidation, and countless other ways you can pay down your credit card debt. But choosing the best debt repayment strategy for…

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  • What is Cryptocurrency?

    Cryptocurrency—or “crypto” for short—is ubiquitous these days in news headlines. But what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how does it work? Below, we’ll walk through the basics of cryptocurrency, from…

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  • The Ins and Outs of Holiday Tipping

    The holidays are a time for spreading warmth, good cheer and—in some cases—a little bit of extra cash or gifts to the people providing important services in your life.…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly and Special Cash Dividends

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 12/15/2021 — On December 15, 2021 the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared both a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 12/10/2021 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) (the “Company”) announced that on December 10, 2021, its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to…

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