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.

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

The price of stamps increased by 5 cents on July 13, marking the sixth time the U.S. Postal Service has increased stamp prices since January 2021. Formerly 73 cents, first-class forever stamps are now ...

The rate hike is part of its ongoing efforts to stay financially sustainable and competitive with private carriers.