Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? with Cheryl Scheidell

Reverse Mortgages & Retirement Planning: Could Your Home Equity Be Part of the Plan?

What if your home equity could be part of the conversation when planning for retirement?

In this episode of Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell, Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group, is joined by Tammy Semler, Founder and Advisor at Lighthouse Retirement Services, for a conversation from both the reverse-m...

Planning for the Retirement You Want—and the Care You May Need

On today's episode, Cheryl Scheidell is joined by Tammy Semler of Lighthouse Retirement Services and Jill Facarazzo of Futurity First Wealth Management for an important conversation about retirement planning, long-term care, and preparing for the unexpected.

Retirement planning isn't just about investments and income. It's also about understanding the potential co...

Reverse Mortgage Basics, Reverse Purchase & Second-Lien Options

Have you ever wondered whether the equity in your home could play a bigger role in your retirement?

In this episode of Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell of Barrett Financial takes a straightforward look at three reverse mortgage strategies that today's homeowners should understand:

🏠 Reverse Mortgage Basics

What is a reverse mortgage? How does...

Home Equity, Reverse Mortgages, Probate & Protecting Your Legacy

In Part 2 of this special conversation with Lydia Wietsma of NextHome Power Realty, Cheryl Scheidell explores how homeowners may potentially use home equity as part of their retirement strategy.

The conversation then shifts to probate and estate planning, including Beneficiary Deeds and Trusts.

🏡 Part 1 — Cheryl Scheidell & Reverse Mortgages

Lydia asks ...

Mindful Real Estate Investing, Wealth & Your Home Equity — A Conversation with Jonathan Greene

In this episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell turns the tables and interviews Jonathan Greene, host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.

Jonathan's career journey has taken him from real estate investing at a young age to practicing law, opening four art galleries, curating a museum, teaching ...

Your Home Is a Target: The Hidden Threat of Real Estate Fraud

Your home may be your largest financial asset — but are you doing enough to protect it?

In this episode of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Che...

Protecting Your Home From Real Estate Fraud: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Your home may be one of the largest financial assets you'll ever own. But how well are you protecting it from fraud?

In this episode of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP™, Certified Instructor and Founder of Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional, to discuss the growing threat of re...

🏠 Home Sweet Home: Protecting, Maintaining & Adapting Your Home for the Future

In this episode of “Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Cheryl Scheidell talks with three professionals about the importance of maintaining your home, protecting your investment, and preparing your home so you can enjoy it for years to come.

🎙️ Featured GuestsEvelyn Zeidler — First Response Roofing

Evelyn discusses:

On this week's episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, Cheryl Scheidell welcomes Vance Simms, Founder and Executive Director of Father Matters, for an inspiring conversation about the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children and the importance of pr...

Protecting Your Home, Your Family & Your Future: Insurance Matters More Than You Think

Your home is likely one of your biggest investments—but are you truly protected?

This week, Cheryl Scheidell welcomes identical twin sisters Stephanie Schaffroth and April Schaffroth, local Farmers Insurance Agency Owners and trusted insurance advisors.

Stephanie has been serving families and business owners since 2004, while April has ...

What Every Family Should Know About Probate & Reverse Mortgages

When a loved one passes away, the family home often becomes one of the biggest decisions adult children and heirs will face. Emotions are high, important deadlines begin, and questions about probate, reverse mortgages, insurance, and selling the home can quickly become overwhelming.

In this episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, host Cheryl Scheidell, Rev...

When a loved one passes away, families are often overwhelmed with grief—and suddenly faced with important decisions about the family home. If the property must go through probate or has a reverse mortgage, knowing what to do first can help avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary stress.

In this episode, host Cheryl Scheidell, Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group, welcomes Lydia Wietsma, Probate Realtor with ...

In Part 2 of this two-part series, host Cheryl Scheidell continues her conversation with longtime friend and trusted advisor Jayson Walker of Netvest Financial. Building on the foundation from Part 1, this episode focuses on practical solut...

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Guest: Seth Leibsohn
Host: Cheryl Scheidell, Reverse Mortgage Specialist, Barrett Financial Group

Reverse mortgages are one of the most misunderstood financial t...

🎙️ Episode Overview

Estate planning doesn’t have to be intimidating—and it’s not just for the wealthy. In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Cheryl Scheidell sits down with her longtime friend of over 30 years, financial advisor and estate planning specialist...

Episode Title: Avoiding the Senior Care Crisis: What Families Need to Know Before It’s Too Late

Host: Cheryl Scheidell
Guest: Gr...

The Power of Optionality: When Your Home Gives You Choices

What if your home could provide more than just a place to live? What if it could give you greater financial flexibility, more peace of mind, and more choices throughout retirement?

In this episode of Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?, host Cheryl Scheidell, Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group, welcomes special guest and Probate Real Estate Specialist...

🎙️ Show Notes Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Host: Cheryl Scheidell
Guests:

🎙️ Show Notes Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Host: Cheryl Scheidell
Guest: Sheryl Keeme

Many homeowners approaching—or al...