Stamp Prices to Rise to 46 Cents This MonthPatch.comResidents looking to save a few cents can stock up on the postal service's Forever stamps (costing 45 cents until the rate increase), which are usable even after stamp prices change. In addition to the rate hike, the postal service also announced …

News One SMH: Obama Inauguration Tickets Being Peddled On eBay, Craigslist For $2000 …News OneWASHINGTON — Tickets to President Barack Obama's inauguration are supposed to be free, but they're being peddled on eBay and Craigslist for up to $2,000 apiece. RELATED: Beyonce, Clarkson Set To Rock Obama Inauguration. Congressional offices …

WFMY News 2 Time For More 'Forever' Stamps– Postage Rates Increase Jan. 27Patch.comIt's time to stock up on stamps before postage rates increase again – you have a little more than two weeks. The cost of sending most letters and packages will rise slightly Jan. 27 when the US Postal …

The Public Protector's office has not completed an investigation into maladministration in the SA Post Office almost two years after the complaint was lodged, the Communication Workers' Union says. More: continued here

Amazon and eBay Enjoyed Strong "Same Store Sales" Growth in DecemberForbescomScore estimates that retail e-commerce spending during the holidays was $42.3 billion, an increase of 14% from the prior year. Growth rates which ranged from 15% to 17% for the first four weeks of November eased to 9% to 12% …

CNBC.com Why It's Time to Stock Up on Stamps, TVs and InsuranceCNBC.comIf you use a lot of postage stamps, now is a good time to stock up. At the end of January, the cost of a stamp will rise another penny. If you buy a so-called Forever stamp for 45 …

Post offices to change hoursMt. Vernon Register-NewsOfficials from the U.S. Postal Service have confirmed that several post offices in Jefferson County have been scheduled for “post plan implementation.” The dates of the implementation have not been established, however, not all of the hours of … More: continued here

Watchdog maps out post office's futureSpringfield News-LeaderIn white papers, audit reports and a blog — called Pushing the Envelope — Williams' office has floated ideas such as naming rights or certain post office branches and charging for mail forwarding. Some of these ideas are simply “ideas worth exploring …and more » …

A transsexual woman has accused the Post Office of discrimination after she was unable to open a savings account. More: continued here

Agencies line up for £8m Royal Mail DMCampaignLiveFollowing the completion of the statutory process, the appointed agency will work on the account for four years and will be responsible for all of Royal Mail's DM, sales promotion, design, strategic planning and any other integrated services that form … More: continued …