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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All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.

Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.