Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
At Provident Investment Services, our financial professionals understand that individuals face unique challenges as they build wealth and plan for the future. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, saving for college, or managing your estate, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.