Price Of Stamps In 2016 To Decrease According To U.S. Postal Service. The price of stamps in 2016 is set to decrease for the first time in nearly a century. According to CNN Money, the United States Postal Service has announced that they will lower the cost of stamps from $0.49 to $0.47 on Sunday, April 10. The USPS is not happy about this rate change, however, as it will cost them $2 billion.
The average wedding cost in the United States is $26,444. Couples typically spend between $19,833 and $33,055 but, most couples spend less than $10,000. This does not include cost for a honeymoon. Understanding wedding cost now can help you with your wedding budget later.
If it's a co-worker or a distant friend, TheKnot.com recommends spending at least $75-$100 on the wedding present. If you're attending a relative or a friend's wedding, the wedding website suggests somewhere between $100 and $125. TheKnot.com also took the pulse of what real brides and grooms have spent on weddings in the past in its registry study. On average, friends spend $79 on the bride and groom's present, said Miles. Family members, meanwhile, spend an average of $146. Hill says, though, overall wedding guests should assess their budget and how well they know the bride and groom.