When you’re anxiously awaiting a package, you’re likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So ...

Rumors that the United States Postal Service (USPS) updated its Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to reflect new rules regarding postmarking procedures circulated online in late December 2025. Concerned ...

While legal, sending cash through the U.S. mail is strongly discouraged due to risks of theft and loss. The U.S. Postal Service recommends using money orders as a safer alternative for sending money.

For decades, a USPS postmark has served as official evidence that mail was sent on time. In elections, many state laws treat a ballot as valid if it is postmarked by Election Day, even if it arrives ...

HOLIDAY MAIL CRUNCH. IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHEN POST OFFICES START LOOKING LIKE THIS. SO OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING YOU NOT ONLY TO PACK YOUR PATIENCE, BUT IMPORTANT DATES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF.

While legal, sending cash through the U.S. mail is strongly discouraged due to risks of theft and loss. The U.S. Postal Service recommends using money orders as a safer alternative for sending money.

Many users posted the claim along with a screenshot of a BlueSky user who wrote, "USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The 'official' date is when it ...