YOUR TWO CENTS WORTH

Starting May 11, 2009, it'll cost you two extra cents to mail someone your thoughts. That's right...the US Postal Service is implementing its annual price adjustment, and the biggest change for most consumers will be a price increase for First Class stamps from 42¢ to 44¢.

Prices for mailing services are reviewed annually and adjusted each May. The information below can help you plan for your postal expenses and figure out how you can save!

New Prices

Consistent with The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, the average increase of the prices is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

Here's what the new pricing will be:

First-Class Mail letter 1 oz. = .44¢ (current price = .42¢)
Postcard = .28¢ (current price = .27¢)
Certified Mail = $2.80 (current price = $2.70)

First-Class Mail International:

To Canada 1 oz. = .75¢ (current price = .72¢)
To Mexico 1 oz. = .79¢ (current price = .72¢)
To all other countries 1 oz. = .98¢ (current price = .94¢)

Save with Forever Stamps

Remember, if you purchased Forever Stamps prior to May 11 at a lower rate, you can use them even after the price change. As the Postal Service likes to say: Forever really means forever. So try to purchase and use these stamps whenever possible.

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