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How Good a Deal Are Forever Stamps?
(MONEY Magazine) – The Postal Service has issued stamps you can buy today (41¢ for first class) and use forever, even if postage increases. But don't start hoarding stamps to beat inflation. The best ways to beat rate hikes remain sending e-mail and paying bills online. Average yearly stamp price increase since 1997 2.5% Average annual rate of inflation 2.6% Percentage of consumers whose banks offer free online bill payment 93% SOURCES: USPS, CheckFree. From the July 1, 2007 issue
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