A change at the U.S. Postal Service could ultimately push up your deadline to file taxes. Taxes are due April 15, but if you’re filing by mail, the necessary deadline could actually be as early as April 9, thanks to a little-known switch at the USPS, tax experts warn. In January, the mail service said … Read more
The mail may soon stop — and not because it’s lost in transit. The cash-strapped United States Postal Service is barreling toward a financial cliff, with Postmaster General David Steiner warning lawmakers the agency could run dry by October — and potentially halt mail delivery altogether by 2027 if Congress doesn’t step in. “At our … Read more
Some mail sent through the US Postal Service may no longer receive a postmark dated the same day it is mailed. The shift comes as USPS moves ahead with operational updates tied to its long-term transformation plan, which also includes pricing changes scheduled for 2026. In a statement on its website, USPS said adjustments to transportation operations mean some … Read more
He’s bringing new meaning to the words fan mail. A Buffalo Bills superfan constructed a life-sized Josh Allen mailbox in front of his home — and it even talks. Joe Rupp, a Lancaster, New York, resident collaborated with Dick’s Sporting Goods, which donated a six-foot mannequin of the all-world quarterback — who is wearing his … Read more
Sure beats more socks. You won’t find the hot new gift this holiday season on store shelves, or your favorite e-commerce site — unless they sell bulk loads of unclaimed mail where you shop. And you don’t even have to deal with the USPS — companies are snapping up the forgotten finds and selling them off … Read more
A blushing bride turned beet red after discovering she’d committed a postal faux pas while mailing out invitations. Tennessee bride-to-be Lindsay Adkison just wanted to add a special touch to the envelopes, choosing ornate wax seals, without realizing that specialty postage is required, which would ruin her all-white aesthetic. “Did you know that these wax … Read more
It’s a simple gesture that could make a massive difference to someone’s day. With parts of the country experiencing extreme heatwaves expected to last until the end of the month, people are looking for cost-effective, simple solutions to quell the heat. And not just for themselves. A U.S. Postal Service worker has shared how valuable leaving something … Read more