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

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 broad rate hikes amid the agency's deepening financial woes. These changes, ...

Mark your calendars for January 18, 2026, when USPS will increase shipping rates across popular services like Priority Mail ...

The Postal Regulatory Commission finds more flexibility to set higher mail prices didn’t help USPS address its long-term financial problems.

The U.S. Postal Service’s most budget-friendly shipping option, USPS Ground Advantage, is seeing the biggest price hike.

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

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 ...

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 2026 Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates ...

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