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

The United States Postal Service has changed the postmark process going into 2026, which potentially could add late fees and penalties to parcels.

New USPS rules, effective Dec. 24, 2025, decouple postmark dates from drop-off dates. Learn how to avoid IRS penalties, legal ...

Prior to December 24, if you dropped off a letter with a stamp at the post office it would usually be postmarked within a day ...

Americans who are frustrated with the ever rising cost of postage may be surprised to learn that mailing a first-class letter costs significantly less in the U.S. than in other parts of the world. The ...

On Sunday, the cost of a stamp is going up for the second time this year, jumping 5 cents for first class postage to 73 cents. You probably didn’t notice. And truthfully, you may not care. But you ...

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