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 Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.