There are lots of places you can pick up stamps, not just at the local post office. If you're in need of postage, here are the ways you can buy stamps. Your local post office This is a given ...

Why it matters: The increase, approved by the commission this week, ties the record for the highest stamp hike ever. Costs to send a letter by certified mail and money order fees are also increasing.

You may be tempted to order stamps online, but be mindful that fake stamps are increasingly common, according to the U.S.