New postal rate?

Question

Does anyone know when the new postal rate goes in effect? I think it is going from .39 to .42? Thanks for your answers! :)

Answer 1

in about three months. i can not find a definate date (i think about May 2007). but this was posted jan 23, 2007

http://www.rechargermag.com/articles/41844/

Postal Rate Increase to Drive Major Changes in Mailing Industry

January 23, 2007

With only four months to go until the most significant overhaul of postage rates in years, four out of five executives are unprepared for proposed price and rules changes that are destined to have a large impact on their business operations and marketing strategies.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,194091,00.html

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service said Wednesday it wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp by 3 cents — to 42 cents — and suggested a "forever" stamp that people could use as hedge against future rate inflation.