Sales by U.S. companies shipping goods to China are already being hurt. What will happen when the first tariffs go into effect? As we celebrate our independence this week, Kiplinger offers some financial words of wisdom from our founders that still apply today. For the first time, Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program has reached its full donation cap. The Atlanta Business Chronicle looks into the reason for its success.
U.S. Companies In China Think The Government Is Already Messing With Them– Just days before the first 25 percent levy is slated to hit $34 billion in Chinese products, U.S. companies here say they’re already feeling the sting in the form of stalled product approvals, worker visas and licensing applications. China cannot match Trump on tariffs — it imported $130 billion in goods from the United States last year, compared with America’s $505 billion in purchases from China — but it can apply other forms of pressure, analysts say. Read more…
Financial Advice From Our Founders– Benjamin Franklin famously coined the phrase, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” That’s a good start. To help you prosper even more, in honor of Independence Day, consider what other founders of the United States of America had to say on the subject of personal finance. Read more…
Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program Hits Annual Donation Cap– Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program has reached its full donation cap for the first time. Offering a dollar-for-dollar match, the program was able to reach its $60 million annual limit in contributions. Read more…
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