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
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
6 Smart Money Habits for Building Long-Term Wealth
Discover practical habits to help you save more, spend wisely, and build lasting wealth for the future.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.