Postage rates increase July 14

For the fifth time in two years, the cost of a postage stamp will increase. The latest rate hike goes into effect July 14.

The price of a first-class Forever stamp will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents, a 7.8% increase.

Other increases approved by the Postal Regulatory Committee include a five-cent hike to 69 cents for a metered one-ounce letter; domestic postcard rates will bump up three pennies, from 53 to 56 cents; an additional ounce for single-piece letters will increase to 28 cents.

International postcards and international one-ounce letters will increase by a dime, from $1.55 to $1.65...