Helping provide confidence in a complex financial world for over 51 years
Howard Manas, LUTCF
Fellow, Life Underwriters Training Council
Howard Manas is an independent general agent representing only the companies that are the tops in their field in order to find the right solution for your needs. Howard has been in the business for over 50 years, starting his practice in Chicago and relocating to Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia, in October,1972.
Treating every person as an individual with specialized wants and needs, Howard's specific recommendations are ALWAYS in the client's best interest.
Howard is a strong believer in giving back to the community from which he earns his living. He is an active member of numerous civic and business organizations:
- Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
- Major Donor Level One, Rotary International
- Benefactor Level Two, Rotary International
- Rotary Club of Ashburn, Virginia
- Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
- 20-time recipient of NAIFA National Quality Award
- 20-time recipient of NAIFA National Sales Achievement Award
- Sterling Park Jaycees
- Virginia Jaycees Life Member
- Jaycees International Senator
Through these organizations, Howard has performed countless hours of community service since February, 1974 as well as supporting numerous charities.
Licensed in, and serving:
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Maryland
Newsletters
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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.