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 Early & Letting Time Work for You
See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
7 Questions to Consider in Retirement
Explore these must-ask questions for pursuing and living out your dream retirement.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.