Next time you go to the post office to send a package, you'll likely find that prices are higher as the United States Postal Service (USPS) is officially moving forward with price increases this week.

The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2025 holiday season to ensure delivery before Dec. 25. For the contiguous United States, the USPS advises that ...

New USPS price hikes reshape shipping costs in 2026, forcing individuals and small businesses to reassess budgets and ...

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

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, ...

To ensure Christmas delivery in the contiguous U.S., ship by Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail. The deadline for most international USPS services has already passed, with Priority ...

USPS recommends mailing items by Dec. 17 for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail service for delivery by Christmas. The deadline for Priority Mail is Dec. 18, and the final deadline for Priority ...