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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The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
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Estate Management 101
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The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
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Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.