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Forever stamps getting pricier this weekend — and it's likely not the last price hike

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You may want to stock up on Forever stamps now.

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  1. USPS to raise stamp prices this Sunday

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

  2. Newest

    Forever stamps getting pricier this weekend — and it's likely not the last price hike

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

49 reports not tied to one development ·

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88 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS 8 San Diego

    Forever stamps will get a price hike starting next week (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

    Published

    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    First-Class Mail Forever stamps currently cost 0.78 apiece, but will be 0.82 after the rate increase.

  2. Fast Company

    Are USPS forever stamp prices increasing this weekend? And should you stock up now? (opens Fast Company)

    Published

    Fast Company's feed description

    The price of a “forever stamp” could rise this weekend. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t get sticker shock next time you post a letter. What’s happened? Back in April, the United States Postal Service (USPS) revealed that it had filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) reg…

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    USPS Forever stamp prices to increase Sunday, if approved (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

    Published

    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.

  4. CBS News

    USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.

  5. KYMA Yuma

    USPS to raise Forever Stamp prices (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever Stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.

  6. WSVN Miami

    USPS plans to raise price of first-class forever stamp and post cards, pending federal approval (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    The United States Postal Service plans to raise the price of a first-class forever stamp and post cards. Upon approval from federal regulators, the price...

  7. Triblive

    Here’s a history of postage stamp prices in United States (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    If you’ve been hanging onto a stack of Forever stamps, they’re about to become a little more valuable.

  8. NBC Los Angeles

    USPS raising Forever stamp price to 82 cents on Sunday. Here's what to know (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    In this photo illustration, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) forever stamps are displayed on July 12, 2024 in San Anselmo, California.

  9. Inc.

    An All-Time High for Stamps: USPS Is Raising Its Prices Again on July 12—but Experts Say the Increase Won’t Work (opens Inc.)

    Published

    Inc.'s feed description

    The agency continues to grapple with mounting financial pressures.

  10. KXAN Austin

    Forever stamps getting pricier this weekend — and it's likely not the last price hike (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    You may want to stock up on Forever stamps now.

  11. FOX Business

    USPS to raise stamp prices: Here's what mailing a letter will cost (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    USPS will increase the price of a Forever stamp on July 12 after federal regulators approved a new round of mailing service price increases.

  12. Quartz

    USPS is raising the price of a Forever stamp to 82 cents this week (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    The 4-cent increase, which takes effect July 12, is the sixth time the postal service has raised the stamp price in five years

  13. Money Talks News

    Stamp Prices Are Going Up. How Much Will Forever Stamps Cost? (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    USPS is bumping Forever stamp prices to 82 cents on July 12, with postcards, letters and international mail all getting pricier too.

  14. FOX8 WGHP

    USPS hikes price of Forever stamps with another increase planned in matter of months (opens FOX8 WGHP)

    Published

    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    You may want to stock up on Forever stamps now.

  15. The Brunswick News

    USPS to raise Forever stamp prices again. Here's by how much (opens The Brunswick News)

    Published

    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Sending a birthday card is about to get a little bit more expensive, as the U.S. Postal Service is set to raise stamp prices this weekend. The cost of a Forever stamp will be increasing by just over 5% this…

  16. The Columbian

    USPS to raise Forever stamp prices again; here’s by how much (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    Sending a birthday card is about to get a little bit more expensive, as the U.S. Postal Service is set to raise stamp prices this weekend.

  17. WMUR

    US Postal Service stamp prices climb again, up 41% since 2021 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Mailing a letter is about to cost more. The Forever stamp jumps from 78 cents to 82 cents Sunday.

  18. KOB 4

    USPS to raise stamp prices this Sunday (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The U.S. Postal Service said a First-Class Mail Forever stamp will rise 4 cents to 82 cents this Sunday, July 12.

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