provident

adjective

1. Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.

2. Showing care in the use of something (especially money or provisions), so as to avoid wasting it.

3. Providing (for someone’s needs).

4. Providing carefully for the future

   “wild squirrels are provident”

   “a provident father plans for his children's education”

5. Careful in regard to your own interests

   “the prudent use and development of resources”

   “wild squirrels are provident”