Financial Literacy Articles

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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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  • How to Save for Your Child’s Future Education

    It’s too early to know whether your child will someday become a skilled tradesperson, an entrepreneur, a scientist or any other career of their dreams. But one thing is…

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  • Saving for Retirement

    You already know how important it is to start saving early for retirement. But do you know how much you need to save to ensure you’ll be able to…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Receives Top Ranking in Bank Director’s 2021 Bank Performance Scorecard

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 8/2/2021 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. today announced that it received the number one ranking in Bank Director’s 2021 Bank Performance Scorecard. Bank Director’s Scorecard annually ranks the 300 largest exchange-traded…

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  • Back-to-School Expenses

    This year’s school supply list finally hit your inbox (or mailbox), and among the washable markers and binders, all you can see is dollar signs. School supply expenses can…

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

    WAUWATOSA, WI – 07/20/2021 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $17.9 million, or $0.74 per diluted share for the quarter…

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

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 7/19/21 – WaterStone Bank announced today it will be once again hosting a school supply drive this summer to benefit children served by Sojourner. Returning as…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 6/15/2021 – On June 15, 2021, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable…

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  • CD vs Money Market vs Savings: Which is Right for You?

    Saving is critical to your financial security and wellbeing. You never know when you might need to tap into your savings to offset an unexpected expense. Plus, saving is…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces New Vice President, Regional Manager

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 6/10/2021 – WaterStone Bank has announced Kanini McDaniel as its new vice president, regional manager.McDaniel comes to WaterStone Bank with over 20 years of banking experience. She…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Special Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 06/01/2021 — On May 28, 2021 the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a special dividend of $0.50 per common share. “This special…

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  • The Reality of Auto Expenses

    Buying a car is a major purchase, but even after you drive off the lot, your recurring auto expenses can start to add up each month. With some careful…

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  • Tips for Newly Graduated College Students

    Congrats, grad: You’ve completed college and now you’ve landed a job! Transitioning from school to full-time work is a big life adjustment. It’s also an important time to start…

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