USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it will increase shipping prices starting Jan. 18, 2026.

Starting in 2026, USPS postmarks may no longer show the day mail was dropped off, which could cause documents to appear late ...

At least once a year, the United States Post Office updates prices to keep up with market conditions. The organization has ...

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Since First-Class and Certified Mail rates are not affected by the January 2026 USPS increase, and because Send Certified Mail offers pricing that beats retail USPS rates, organizations gain greater ...

A growing market for illicit stamps is robbing revenue from the U.S. Postal Service. Do a little Googling, and you’ll find lots of websites offering stamps for around 20 cents apiece — a fraction of ...

The U.S. Postal Service's new postmark process could lead to late fees and penalties when mailing time-sensitive documents if ...

USPS didn't track deaths. It didn't verify who was authorized to transport its freight. And it kept hiring carriers with ...

The cost of a f irst class stamp has not risen since last July, when it went from $0.73 to $0.78. Typically, the postal ...

THE price of stamps will increase next month due to fewer letters being sent and the rising cost of overheads, An Posts has ...

This is noteworthy because the Postal Service hiked stamp prices in five consecutive Januarys from 2020 to 2024.