Financial Literacy Articles

Results Found: 250

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • Paper figures on top coin stacks

    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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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. …

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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,…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More