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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Market Measures: Beyond the Dow
In addition to the better-known Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 stock indexes, this article provides an overview of some stock indexes that are commonly used as benchmarks.
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Consumer Sentiment: Do Americans See Brighter Days Ahead?
Why do policymakers pay attention to how consumers are feeling, and what’s behind Americans’ lack of confidence?
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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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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Don’t Be Surprised by Capital Gains Taxes
This article explains the basics of capital gains taxes when selling a home.
Calculators
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?