September 7, 2026 | shipping-problems
Peak Size Fees Start Sep 27 — How Do You Stay Under?
UPS and FedEx peak size/handling demand fees start late September 2026. Here's the packing checklist to stay under AHS, large-package, and oversize triggers.
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September 6, 2026 | International Shipping
Can You Ship a Passport Internationally? What Actually Works
Yes — with tracking, a clear customs description, and destination rules checked first. USPS renewal mail is different. Lost abroad? Go to the embassy.
September 6, 2026 | international-shipping
CBP Can Void Your Importer Number After Sep 18 — What Changed
Starting September 18, 2026, CBP can immediately void inaccurate Importer of Record numbers on Form 5106. What Monroe small importers must fix first.
September 6, 2026 | shipping
FedEx Priority vs Standard Overnight: When Is Morning Delivery Worth It?
Priority Overnight aims for mid-morning; Standard Overnight aims for late afternoon. Use this decision guide — not a price guess — before you pay.
September 6, 2026 | mailbox-rental
Switching Private Mailboxes Without Losing a Single Package
You can't file a USPS COA from a private mailbox. Use this overlap plan, new Form 1583 steps, and 6-month remail rule so packages don't vanish mid-switch.
September 5, 2026 | International Shipping
Shipping Documents Overseas? Don't Pay Package Rates
Mailing one document abroad? Skip package pricing. USPS, FedEx and DHL all have cheaper document-only rates, and some skip the customs form entirely.
September 5, 2026 | shipping
USPS Peak Surcharge Starts Oct 4. Here's What You Pay
USPS adds $0.50–$20.80 per package from Oct 4, 2026 through Jan 17, 2027. FedEx demand fees start Sept 28. First-Class Mail is not affected.
September 4, 2026 | shipping-problems
Can You Ship Ammunition? What USPS, FedEx & UPS Allow
No — USPS bans it outright. FedEx and UPS allow ammo only via a hazmat business account, ground-only, picked up at their own counters, never yours.
September 3, 2026 | document scanning
5 Documents You Should Never Laminate (And Why)
No — don't laminate your Social Security card, birth certificate, or vehicle title. SSA and State Dept say it destroys the features that prove they're real.
September 2, 2026 | shipping-problems
Can You Ship Perfume? The $50 Mistake to Avoid
Yes — USPS Ground only, never air or international. Skip the hazmat label and a new $50 USPS fee applies. Here's how to ship it right.
September 1, 2026 | mail-forwarding
Will Your RV Insurer Reject a Mail-Forwarding Address?
State Farm now flags mail-forwarding addresses as your RV's resident address for insurance. The mailing-vs-garaging split full-timers need before renewal.
August 31, 2026 | international-shipping
Why Your Package Clears Canada but Stalls in Mexico
Canada gives US shippers a CA$40 tax-free break. Mexico drops that break at just $50 and adds Spanish paperwork. Here's why the same box behaves differently.