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

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

According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. Priority Mail Service prices will increase by around ...

A four-ounce package sent via USPS Ground Advantage will rise 21% from $4.20 to $5.09 starting January 18, 2026, part of ...

Mail could take longer — and cost more. The United States Postal Service is changing postmark rules and shipping prices in ...

Here's what to know about the increases as well as other changes for Illinois residents. The following increases go into ...

What is new at the post office in 2026? Here's what to know about Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps ...

No matter if the U.S. Postal Service has raised rates again — with the price of a first-class, one-ounce letter increasing by 5 cents, to $0.73, as of Sunday. For Nicole Pomije, the value of sending ...

Under a plan approved by the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors last week, charities will pay more for their mailings starting January 8. The increases will cost nonprofit groups an additional 3 ...

If you're mailing any time-sensitive documents, you may want to mail it earlier than usual under the agency's new postmark ...

The Postal Rate Commission has recommended new postage rates for charities, to take effect in January, that would result in double-digit percentage increases in postage for some nonprofit mailings.

Here's what to know about 2026 Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates ...