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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is raising prices\u2026 again.<\/p>\n
Yes, that means your favorite way to send birthday cards to grandma, bills and love notes will cost a little more.<\/p>\n
Starting July 13, the price of a Forever stamp will increase from 73 cents to 78 cents<\/a>, and that\u2019s just the beginning.<\/p>\n These changes are part of USPS\u2019s Delivering for America<\/em><\/a> plan, a 10-year roadmap aimed at keeping mail reliable for years to come.<\/p>\n “The USPS governors believe these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with needed revenue,” officials said.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/em> Breach of Trust: USPS Shared Customer Data With Big Tech Companies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This 5-cent increase is just the first step in a series of planned hikes.<\/p>\n According to Axios<\/a>, USPS has outlined a schedule for five separate increases to Forever stamps, rolling out every January and July through the end of 2027.<\/p>\n While price hikes can be frustrating, USPS reminds us that its mailing and shipping rates remain among the most affordable worldwide.<\/p>\n The goal? To help the Postal Service stay financially healthy<\/a> as digital communication continues to take center stage.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/em> Global Shipping Titan and FedEx Founder Fred Smith Has Died, But Legacy Still Delivers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n So yes, stamps might cost a bit more, but it\u2019s all part of keeping the mail moving in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n There’s an old saying that it’s easy to make a million dollars in the music business, but it’s hard to hold on to one dollar.\u00a0These country stars found that out the hard way when they ended up going bankrupt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat\u2019s Getting More Expensive \u2014 And What\u2019s Coming Next<\/h3>\n
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Final Delivery: It\u2019s Not Just a Stamp<\/h3>\n
PICTURES: Country Stars Who Went Bankrupt<\/h2>\n