U.S. postage rates go up starting Sunday for the first time since 2002, raising the price of mailing a first-class letter by two cents to 39 cents.
The increases will affect all types of mail and packages, including postcards, which will go up by a penny to 24 cents.
International rates will rise by similar amounts. Mailing a first-class letter to Europe or Asia will cost 84 cents, up four cents.
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