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
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
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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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.