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F or better or worse, there has been no shortage of changes to how your mail gets handled and delivered in recent years.

The U.S. Postal Service is making some changes in 2025, including a price increase for some services and possibly longer delivery times. The USPS will raise the prices of most shipping services ...

In May, the USPS raised the price of stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents. Stamp sales and shipping prices help fund the Postal Service, as it does not receive tax dollars toward its operating expenses.

Also, find tips for preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Office location hours on usps.com.

In anticipation of the rush, most shipping services added employees ahead of the holiday season. For instance, the Postal Service hired 7,500 seasonal employees to help with the holiday rush.

Rein and the Postal Service website recommend customers get their packages in the mail far in advance of the holiday. This year's recommended shipping deadlines for the contiguous United States are: ...