Financial Literacy Articles

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  • Detoxify Your Spending

    Looking for a fresh financial start this year? By making mindful changes, you can detox your spending habits and set yourself up for financial success.Here are a few ways…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Community Presidents at Pewaukee, Waukesha Branches

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 12/22/2020 – WaterStone Bank has announced new community presidents at two of its branch locations. Cassandra Robel now serves as community president of the bank’s Pewaukee branch…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares First Quarter 2021 Dividend; Board Approves 66% Payment Increase

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 12/17/2020 — On December 17, 2020, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a first quarter 2021 dividend of $0.20 per common share,…

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  • Teaching Children the Importance of Credit

    One parenting lesson that’s easy to overlook—but just as valuable as the rest—is the importance of credit. Parents can influence kids’ relationships with money and credit from an early…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Two New Community Presidents

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/30/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today the addition of two new community presidents at its Milwaukee/Oklahoma Ave. branch and West Allis/National Ave. branch. Demetrius Nash has been…

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  • Smart Home Tech: Should You Join the Movement?

    From Alexa to Siri and the Nest to the Ring, we’re living in the age of smart home technology. Everything from your thermostat to your light switches can be…

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  • WaterStone Bank Promotes Ryan J. Gordon to Senior Vice President

    ​​ WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 11/20/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today the promotion of one of its officers, Ryan J. Gordon, to senior vice president, chief credit officer. “Ryan has…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Special Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 11/19/2020 — On November 17, 2020 the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a special dividend of $0.30 per common share. “This special…

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  • Holiday Budget Ideas

    As the holidays approach, it can be hard to shop for everyone on your list while staying on a tight budget. If you want to make the most of…

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  • WaterStone Bank to Temporarily Close Lobby Access in all Branches

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 11/10/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today that it will temporarily close lobby access in 13 of its branches effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020 until further notice in…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 10/26/2020 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $26.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share for the quarter…

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  • WaterStone Bank Opens New Milwaukee Branch

    ​Wauwatosa, Wis. – 10/19/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced today that its 14th branch, located at 6801 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee, is now open for business. As a full-service…

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  • HELOC Benefits for All Homeowners

    For most homeowners, you’ll inevitably need to tackle a large, expensive home improvement someday. Whether it’s time for a new roof or you decide to remodel your kitchen, these…

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  • How to Cut Back on Retail Therapy

    How do you react to stressful situations in life? Although there are plenty of healthy coping mechanisms you could rely on, many people turn to retail therapy for a…

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  • Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Wauwatosa, Wis. — 9/22/2020  —  On September 22, 2020, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable on…

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  • Register of Deeds: Tips for First Time Home Buyers

    If you’ve ever purchased a home, you may have noticed an increase in the amount of mail in your mailbox—especially junk mail. As you sift through the coupons, offers…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces New Branch Location Opening Fall 2020

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 9/3/2020 – WaterStone Bank announced that it will open a new branch location in Milwaukee at 6801 W. Oklahoma Ave. The addition marks the 14th branch…

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  • How to Introduce Your Children to Early Finance Concepts

    From kindergarteners to undergraduates, succeeding in school is the top goal for any student. But beyond the classroom, it’s also important to focus on financial education. At the start…

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  • How to Prepare for Retirement Planning

    For years, retirement may have seemed like a faraway milestone. But if you’re looking toward retirement in the next several years, now is a good time to make sure…

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  • Link Your Bank Accounts Digitally

    Keeping track of countless usernames and passwords for all your financial accounts is a hassle. Not only is it inconvenient to always be logging into multiple websites and apps,…

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  • Planning a Family Vacation

    Planning a vacation for the family doesn’t have to break the bank. With some organization and creativity, you can save for your big trip while also finding opportunities to…

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  • WaterStone Bank Announces Two New Community Presidents

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 7/28/20 – WaterStone Bank has announced the addition of two new community presidents at its Franklin and West Allis/Greenfield Ave. branches. Jennifer Peric now serves as community…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

    WAUWATOSA, Wis. – 07/27/2020 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $20.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the quarter ended…

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  • Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program

    Wauwatosa, Wis. – 7/21/20 – Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) (the “Company”) announced that on July 21, 2020, its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to…

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