USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes.

The U.S. Postal Service's new postmark process could lead to late fees and penalties when mailing time-sensitive documents.

The United States Postal Service has changed the postmark process going into 2026, which potentially could add late fees and penalties to parcels.

According to the USPS, the changes will take effect on Jan. 18, 2026. Priority Mail Service prices will increase by around ...

Those planning to send packages for the holidays should be aware of important shipping deadlines for UPS and USPS. To guarantee delivery by Dec. 25, specific cutoff dates have been established. UPS ...

The USPS said a postmark reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine — not the ...

A four-ounce package sent via USPS Ground Advantage will rise 21% from $4.20 to $5.09 starting January 18, 2026, part of ...

NORFOLK, Va. — With less than 10 days until Christmas, shipping carriers are sounding the alarm about deadlines to ensure gifts arrive on time for the holidays. The United States Postal Service kicked ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - With Christmas less than 10 days away, the first major holiday shipping deadlines have arrived for packages to reach their destinations on time. Wednesday, Dec. 17, marks the ...

The holiday season is in full swing and the post office, UPS and FedEx have set the deadlines to make sure your cards and packages to their destinations in time for the celebrations. The USPS said ...