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# [The FIDx Five: Annuities On Track to Shatter Records Again](https://fidx.io/resources/the-fidx-five-77-edition)

 Written by [FIDx](https://fidx.io/resources/author/fidx) | Dec 6, 2024 7:00:00 PM

#### Retirement, Annuity, & Fintech Insights 

Another year, another potential record for annuity sales. Is this trend here to stay? Explore the factors driving the continued growth. Then check out the four other stories we share in the latest "The FIDx Five."

**Annuity Sales Surge  
**Annuities are on their way to [the best sales year ever.](https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/limra-annuity-sales-on-track-to-set-new-record-in-2024) Find out why they're more popular than ever.

Source: "LIMRA: Annuity sales on track to set new record in 2024," *InsuranceNewsNet*, 12/06/24

Prudential's Leadership Change  
[Prudential has a new CEO.](https://www.lifeannuityspecialist.com/c/4702924/626774/prudential_board_picks_continuing_suite_shakeup) What are the implications of the company's leadership changes?

Source: "Prudential Board Picks New CEO, Continuing C-Suite Shakeup," *Life Annuity Specialist*, 12/04/2024

Are Annuities a Safe Haven in a Turbulent World?  
Annuities are [thriving in a time of global uncertainty.](https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/11/27/annuities-bubble-shines-the-world-not-so-much/) Is this a smart investment strategy, or a sign of a bubble about to burst?

Source: "Annuities' Bubble Shines! The World, Not So Much," ThinkAdvisor, 11/27/24

**Life/Annuity Industry Faces Challenges Despite Stability  
**Despite economic headwinds, [the life/annuity sector remains strong.](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/outlook-remains-stable-for-us-life-annuity-insurance-says-am-best/) But challenges loom on the horizon.

Source: "Outlook remains stable for US life/annuity insurance, says AM Best," *Reinsurance News*, 12/6/24

Millionaire's Unconventional Path to Early Retirement  
One self-made millionaire retired at 34. His advice to future retirees? [Throw out the traditional retirement playbook](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/self-made-millionaire-sam-dogen-how-to-save-for-retirement.html) and take control of your own future.

Source: "The classic retirement model is dead, says self-made millionaire who retired at 34: ‘You just have to count on yourself’," CNBC, 12/5/24

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