Financial Literacy Articles

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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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  • WaterStone Bank Supports Children’s Wisconsin after Waukesha Tragedy

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/30/2021 – WaterStone Bank donates to Children’s Wisconsin following the Waukesha Christmas Parade mass casualty event on November 21. WaterStone Bank has been a steadfast philanthropic partner…

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  • When To Establish a Savings Account for Your Child

    It’s important to help kids establish good financial habits from a young age. One of the best first steps is opening a savings account for your child. When should…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces New Vice President of Business Banking

    ​ WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/19/2021 – WaterStone Bank announces the addition of Kevin Stelzer as their new Vice President of Business Banking at their Waukesha location. “I am pleased…

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    Trust Accounts – What Are They Anyways?

    You may have heard about trust accounts or trust funds, but what exactly is a trust? And how do you know if you need one? Below, we’ll walk through…

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  • WaterStone Bank Welcomes Two New Community Presidents

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/23/2021 – WaterStone Bank welcomes two new Community Presidents at its Fox Point and Milwaukee/Oklahoma Ave. branches. Brianna Burgess now leads as Community President of the bank’s Fox…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Mascot Contest Winner, Introduces New Bank Mascot

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 11/8/2021 –WaterStone Bank today announced the winner of its new mascot contest and introduced its new bank mascot to the community, Blue the Hippo. Contestant Aubrey…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Two New Community Presidents

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/2/2021 – WaterStone Bank announced today the addition of two new community presidents at its Greenfield/Loomis Rd. branch and Wauwatosa/State St. branch. Rebecca McCartney Rebecca McCartney now…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 10/19/2021 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $19.0 million, or $0.79 per diluted share for the quarter…

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  • How Older Americans Can Benefit from a Health Savings Account

    You may be familiar with the idea of using a Health Savings Account (HSA) to set aside tax-deductible money for medical expenses. But for older adults, there are extra benefits that…

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  • Top Reasons to Use a Credit Card for your Purchases

    If you’re scared of credit card debt, you’re not alone: One-third of Americans say they’re afraid of maxing out a credit card, and one-third of millennials say their greatest…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 09/21/2021 – On September 21, 2021, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share,…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Among the Top 25 Publicly Traded Banks

    Bank Director Magazine recently ranked Waterstone Financial, Inc. 16 out of 119 U.S. publicly traded banks in the $1-5 billion asset size category in their annual RankingBanking list. In…

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