Navigating a Record Bull Market Before Retirement - Ep 51

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Retirement For Life
Navigating a Record Bull Market Before Retirement - Ep 51
Mar 06, 2026 Season 3 Episode 51
Christian Cyr, CPA, CFP®

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We unpack why stocks can soar while hiring stalls, and how that split shapes real retirement risk. We weigh the 60/40’s bruises, explore bond behavior since 2022, and outline practical hedges like fixed annuities without abandoning growth.

• market strength versus economic softening
• unusual labor signals and job concentration in healthcare
• wealth gap effects on younger workers and retirees
• bond-stock correlation shifts since 2022
• rebalancing flows and demand for bonds
• role of fixed annuities and cash ladders
• staying diversified and avoiding market timing
• watching tariffs, AI, and margins as risk signals

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