With the rate increase starting on 1/26, postage costs will be rising for all. Here are some tips to save on postage:

1.  Reduce the amount of stamps needed. Pay a bill online, pay it in-store, pay it over the phone. Cut down the amount of stamps you need in total.

2.  If you must mail something, use the correct class. Do you use Media Mail for books, movies, etc? When’s the last time you sent something Parcel Post? Check it out; it still arrives and it’s cheaper!

3.  If you send a lot of mail, use http://www.stamps.com. You can print out the postage and eliminate the insanely-long lines at the post office, plus, there are many freebies for signing up.

How do you save on postage?