There’s “a little change” happening at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) soon. Even though a price increase may seem minor to some, it’s a change noteworthy to diehard bargain hunters because they know small amounts add up over time. (A penny saved is a penny earned!) Yet again, the USPS is increasing the rate on first-class postage stamp better known as a Forever Stamp.
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From USPS: “The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 13. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 7.4 percent. If favorably reviewed by the commission, the price changes would include…” Review the full announcement here.
The price of a Forever Stamp is expected to increase on Sunday, July 13, 2025 — from 73¢ to 78¢. That means a book of 20 stamps will cost $15.60 — up from $14.60. (The last increase was back in July of last year — from 68¢ to 73¢.)
In addition, the rate of a postcard stamp will increase on the same day — from 56¢ to 62¢.
Now’s the time to stock up on Forever Stamps before the increase. The last day to buy Forever Stamps at the current rate of 73¢ is Saturday, July 12, 2025.
In case you didn’t know, Forever Stamps are always valid for the current first-class stamp rate — regardless of any future rate increases.
If you use lots of stamps in your personal and/or professional life, it’s definitely worth the investment to buy several rolls or books of stamps now at the lower rate.
If you can’t make it the post office, you can purchase stamps online at the current rate. Even better, the shipping charges are minimal.
As true-blue bargain hunters know, saving money is always paramount — whether big or small. Most people only focus on the big purchases and miss the savings on the small transactions.
The small savings add up quickly and can often pay off more so over time.