The changes hitting USPS this month, which took effect April 1, are part of a 10-year plan to save the agency $36 billion.

The United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx are all popular choices to ship packages. While USPS typically offers the cheapest options, UPS and FedEx prices are competitive. All three carriers ...

For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information, visit usps.com. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal ...