Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome to Kachel Financial Group in Brookfield, WI. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you are investing for retirement, college savings or estate planning, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call (262) 784-1938.
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Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
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.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.