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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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.