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The Retirement Reset Movie Trailer: The Biggest Financial Heist in History

The Retirement Reset, is a new documentary film, bringing national attention to growing concerns around retirement security, “The Great Taking,” the Next Great Depression, and the future of retirement for millions of Americans.

The film arrives at a time when millions of Americans are approaching retirement amid growing concerns about market volatility, inflation, and long-term financial security.

Produced by Andrew Winnett, CFF. 90 minutes. Just the truth every pre-retiree and retiree deserves to hear before they stop working.

What You’ll Learn in This Film:

The Great Taking – How your assets can be legally seized—and how to protect them before the next crisis hits.

Next Great Depression – What’s coming, why most plans aren’t built for it, and what you can do right now to prepare.

US Financial Future – If we lose our financial freedom, we lose all of our freedom.

Social Security Reduction – The real Social Security truth that most advisors won’t tell you—and why.

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself – What specific risks most advisors will never voluntarily put in front of you.

Most people are building retirement plans for a world that no longer exists. The Wall Street marketing machine has convinced us that everything is fine—but we just hit the iceberg and we’re taking on water. Most pre-retirees and retirees won’t find out until it’s too late. The Retirement Reset was made to change that. Produced by Andrew Winnett, Certified Financial Fiduciary and founder of Retirement Renegade, this 90-minute documentary exposes “The Great Taking,” the next great depression, and the specific risks most advisors will never voluntarily put in front of you

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The Retirement Deception

Exposing the Myths and Hidden Truths About Retirement Planning

Retirement Deception is a powerful documentary that uncovers the misleading information, financial pitfalls, and hidden risks that can derail your retirement. Many retirees believe they are financially prepared, only to discover unexpected challenges that threaten their long-term security. This film reveals the truth behind common retirement planning strategies and provides essential insights to help you protect your future.

What You’ll Learn in This Film:

The Truth About Social Security & Pension Promises – Why relying solely on government benefits could leave you short.

The Risks of Market-Dependent Retirement Plans – How volatility, fees, and taxes can erode your savings.

The High Costs of Healthcare & Long-Term Care – Preparing for one of the biggest retirement expenses.

How Inflation Impacts Your Nest Egg – The silent threat to your purchasing power.

The Role of Annuities & Guaranteed Income Strategies – Understanding safer alternatives for lifelong financial stability.

Common Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid – Insights from financial experts on how to secure your future.

Through expert interviews, real-life case studies, and in-depth analysis, Retirement Deception sheds light on the financial industry’s biggest secrets and provides viewers with actionable strategies to create a retirement plan that truly works. If you’re looking to retire with confidence, this is a film you can’t afford to miss!

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The psychology of Retirement

The Psychology of Retirement

The Psychology of Retirement is a thought provoking documentary style film that seeks to get to the bottom of this disconnect between wealth and retirement preparedness. Along the way, a cast of industry experts do a deep dive on the challenges today’s retirees face in an effort to help viewers discover how they can create a plan to get them both to and through retirement.

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Andrew Winnett has been in the financial business industry since 2007. He covers everything from how current events could affect your savings to strategies for maximizing your retirement income and everything in between on the “Retirement Renegade” radio. Listen Sundays at 6 a.m. or 10 a.m. Central on WLAC.

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“The Joseph Strategy”

How to Invest Your Hard Earned Money, Keeping it Safe from Losses, Advisor Fees, and Inflation.

A 5-Step Financial Game Plan To Achieve the Retirement of Your Dreams in ANY Economic Climate

“The Joseph Strategy” is an easy read full of timeless advice — learn how you can protect your retirement “silo” and position yourself to prosper using the strategies of Joseph from the Bible.

In this book you’ll learn how to:

  • Become a better manager of what you already have to attract more of what you desire.
  • Safely and competitively do the opposite of what everyone else is doing when it comes to retirement risk and market volatility.
  • Create your very own safe money “silo” that pays you for the rest of your life, regardless of what the “wall street roller coaster” is doing.
  • Use the excess distributions from the “silo” to purchase other income producing assets.
  • Create a financial fortress that allows you to live a life of generosity and purpose.
  • Invest your money with guarantees of lifetime income, zero advisor fees, zero loss of principal due to a market downturn, while realizing decent rates of returns.

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