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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What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies
Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
6 Smart Money Habits for Building Long-Term Wealth
Discover practical habits to help you save more, spend wisely, and build lasting wealth for the future.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
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What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.