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.
Helpful Content
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.