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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HOT TOPIC: A Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2024
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023, despite high interest rates and unsettling geopolitical conflict. This article discusses market conditions and economic forecasts for 2024.
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement
Credit may not be at the top of the list when it comes to retirement, but good credit can make a big difference for retirees. This article looks at some key factors that lenders consider.
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HOT TOPIC: Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at the importance of productivity to the U.S. economy, possible contributing factors to the recent surge, and the prospects for an extended period of strong productivity growth.
Calculators
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Credit Card Debt
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Required Minimum Distributions
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Savings Goals
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
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