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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A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
Your Social Security Roadmap
Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
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.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.