Back when Forever stamps were introduced in 2007, they cost 41 cents each. That's a 78 percent increase in 17 years. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Better buy your “Forever” stamps now ... At Christmas, there were deliveries in the morning and afternoon. For a while I collected stamps, especially those from overseas.

It's the second increase in cost for stamps so far this year. The cost of the first-class “forever” stamps will be 73 cents each starting July 14 - a 5 cent, or 7% jump from its current price ...

It's the second increase in cost for stamps so far this year. The cost of the first-class “forever” stamps will be 73 cents each starting July 14 - a 5 cent, or 7% jump from its current price ...