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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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
How to Conquer the World - 5 Financial Strategies for Savvy
Learn more about women taking control of their finances with this infographic.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?
Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?