Be Prepared for US Postal Rate Increase Monday

We always say that being organized is about being prepared...so be ready for the US postal rate increase effective this Monday 5/12/08. A first class letter will be going up one penny from 41 cents to 42 cents.

You can still stock up tomorrow (Saturday) on the "Forever" stamps for 41 cents that will be good for first class no matter what future increases occur. The Dallas Morning News was saying these Forever stamps are really hot items this week. (image from www.usps.com)

The great news about the rate adjustments...if you are someone who uses Click-N-Ship for Priority and Express Mail packages, you will actually be saving money, an average of 3.5 percent! I am a HUGE fan of Click-N-Ship--see my previous post on Top Four Post Office Avoidance Tips to understand more about why! Even if you don't ship packages very often you should definitely know about how to buy postage with Click-N-Ship and have the mail carriers pick the packages up from your porch at no charge.

Just think, right before Mothers' Day, you can buy stamps in advance to save money on your Fathers' Day cards!