What if you could enjoy the holidays without worrying about making a monthly mortgage payment?

The holidays should be a time for family, celebration, and making memories—not financial stress. For many seniors living on a fixed income, monthly mortgage payments can take a significant bite out of their retirement budget.

On this episode of Solving Life's Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior and Probate REALTOR® and Co-Owner of NextHome Power Realty, welcomes special guest Cheryl Scheidell of Barrett Financial to discuss how a reverse mortgage could help eligible homeowners age 62 and older eliminate their required monthly mortgage principal and interest payments.

In this episode, you'll learn:


How a reverse mortgage works and who qualifies.


How eliminating required monthly mortgage payments could free up retirement income during the holidays and beyond.


Why you don't have to sell your home to access a portion of your home's equity.


Common myths and misconceptions about reverse mortgages.


How a reverse mortgage can help seniors age in place and potentially improve their monthly cash flow.


Why understanding your options before a financial crisis is so important.

Your home may be one of your greatest financial assets. Could it help you enjoy a more financially comfortable retirement?

Join Lydia and Cheryl as they share valuable information to help seniors and their families make informed decisions about their financial future.

Tune in to Solving Life's Next Chapter!

📻 KKNT 960 AM The Patriot — Sundays at 3:00 PM (Arizona Time)

🎙️ Hosted by Lydia Wietsma | NextHome Power Realty

Important Note: Reverse mortgage borrowers must continue paying property taxes, homeowners' insurance, and applicable HOA fees, maintain the home, and meet all loan obligations. Interest and fees accrue, increasing the loan balance over time. Eligibility and loan terms vary.

What if you could enjoy the holidays without worrying about making a monthly mortgage payment?
The holidays should be a time for family, celebration, and making memories&mdash;not financial stress. For many seniors living on a fixed income, monthly mortgage payments can take a significant bite out of their retirement budget.
On this episode of Solving Life's Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior and Probate REALTOR&reg; and Co-Owner of NextHome Power Realty, welcomes special guest Cheryl Scheidell of Barrett Financial to discuss how a reverse mortgage could help eligible homeowners age 62 and older eliminate their required monthly mortgage principal and interest payments.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How a reverse mortgage works and who qualifies.
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How eliminating required monthly mortgage payments could free up retirement income during the holidays and beyond.
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Why you don't have to sell your home to access a portion of your home's equity.
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Common myths and misconceptions about reverse mortgages.
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How a reverse mortgage can help seniors age in place and potentially improve their monthly cash flow.
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Why understanding your options before a financial crisis is so important.
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Your home may be one of your greatest financial assets. Could it help you enjoy a more financially comfortable retirement?
Join Lydia and Cheryl as they share valuable information to help seniors and their families make informed decisions about their financial future.
Tune in to Solving Life's Next Chapter!
📻 KKNT 960 AM The Patriot &mdash; Sundays at 3:00 PM (Arizona Time)
🎙️ Hosted by Lydia Wietsma | NextHome Power Realty
Important Note: Reverse mortgage borrowers must continue paying property taxes, homeowners' insurance, and applicable HOA fees, maintain the home, and meet all loan obligations. Interest and fees accrue, increasing the loan balance over time. Eligibility and loan terms vary.

Solving Life's Next Chapter is a trusted Arizona radio show hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), author, and co-owner of NextHome Power Realty. Airing every Sunday at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot, the show helps seniors, caregivers, adult children, executors, and families confidently navigate the many decisions that come with aging, inheritance, and major life transitions.

Each week, Lydia interviews leading professionals in elder law, estate planning, probate, senior living, memory care, healthcare, reverse mortgages, financial planning, home safety, veterans' resources, and fraud prevention. Listeners receive practical advice, expert insights, and real-life solutions to help avoid costly mistakes while planning for the future.

Whether you're planning ahead, caring for aging parents, selling an inherited home, navigating probate, exploring assisted living or memory care, or simply preparing for retirement,Solving Life's Next Chapterprovides trusted education designed specifically for families throughout Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Phoenix, and communities across Arizona.

Popular topics include:
Probate and inherited property
Downsizing and senior moves
Dementia and Alzheimer's education
Senior living and memory care
Estate planning and beneficiary deeds
Powers of Attorney and guardianships
Reverse mortgages explained
Senior scams and fraud prevention
Caregiver support and resources
Selling a home for maximum value—not just to investors
Aging in place vs. moving to a senior community
Healthcare transitions and long-term care planning

If you're searching for answers about Arizona probate, selling an inherited home, senior housing options, caregiving resources, or real estate for seniors, this show delivers reliable guidance from professionals who understand the challenges families face every day.

Host: Lydia Wietsma, CPRES®, SRES® - 602.688.4310
Author:Solving Life's Next Chapter (Available on Amazon)
Website: SolvingLifesNextChapter.com
Brokerage: NextHome Power Realty
Listen: Sundays at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot

Website Probate Website with helpful tips 

Buy my book Amazon Link to my Book 

Solving Life's Next Chapter is more than a real estate radio show—it's your trusted resource for making informed decisions, protecting your family's future, and moving confidently into life's next chapter.

Solving Life's Next Chapter is a trusted Arizona radio show hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES&reg;), Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), author, and co-owner of NextHome Power Realty. Airing every Sunday at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot, the show helps seniors, caregivers, adult children, executors, and families confidently navigate the many decisions that come with aging, inheritance, and major life transitions.
Each week, Lydia interviews leading professionals in elder law, estate planning, probate, senior living, memory care, healthcare, reverse mortgages, financial planning, home safety, veterans' resources, and fraud prevention. Listeners receive practical advice, expert insights, and real-life solutions to help avoid costly mistakes while planning for the future.
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Popular topics include:
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<li>Probate and inherited property</li>
<li>Downsizing and senior moves</li>
<li>Dementia and Alzheimer's education</li>
<li>Senior living and memory care</li>
<li>Estate planning and beneficiary deeds</li>
<li>Powers of Attorney and guardianships</li>
<li>Reverse mortgages explained</li>
<li>Senior scams and fraud prevention</li>
<li>Caregiver support and resources</li>
<li>Selling a home for maximum value&mdash;not just to investors</li>
<li>Aging in place vs. moving to a senior community</li>
<li>Healthcare transitions and long-term care planning</li>
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If you're searching for answers about Arizona probate, selling an inherited home, senior housing options, caregiving resources, or real estate for seniors, this show delivers reliable guidance from professionals who understand the challenges families face every day.
Host: Lydia Wietsma, CPRES&reg;, SRES&reg; - 602.688.4310 Author: Solving Life's Next Chapter (Available on Amazon) Website: SolvingLifesNextChapter.com Brokerage: NextHome Power Realty Listen: Sundays at 3:00 PM on KKNT 960 AM The Patriot
Website <a href="https://probaterealtyhelp.com/">Probate Website with helpful tips </a>
Buy my book <a href="https://a.co/d/04azAEUB">Amazon Link to my Book </a>
Solving Life's Next Chapter is more than a real estate radio show&mdash;it's your trusted resource for making informed decisions, protecting your family's future, and moving confidently into life's next chapter.

Solving Life's Next Chapter

As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one’s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one’s life in order, but one’s documents safely up to date is vitally important.
Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote Solving Life’s Next Chapter to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent’s property after death, or another loved one.

As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one&rsquo;s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one&rsquo;s life in order, but one&rsquo;s documents safely up to date is vitally important. Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote&nbsp;Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter&nbsp;to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent&rsquo;s property after death, or another loved one.