In Business 2-1-12

U.S. postage rates have increased
As of Jan 22, U.S. postage rates changed to the following:
• Letters (1 ounce) – 1-cent increase to 45 cents
• Letters additional ounces – unchanged at 20 cents
• Postcards – 3-cent increase to 32 cents
• Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 ounce) – 5-cent increase to 85 cents.
• Letters to other international destinations – 7-cent increase to $1.05
• Prices also will change for other mailing services, including standard mail, periodicals, package services and extra services.
Express and priority mail prices have not changed.
For more information about the new pricing schedule, visit http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2011/pr11_factsht_pricechng....

Appliance rebate program ends Feb. 5
South Carolina residents planning to purchase new ENERGY STAR qualified appliances will be eligible to receive rebates ranging from $50 to $100 through Sunday, Feb. 5, through the state’s remaining portion of the appliance rebate stimulus program.
 Qualifying appliances include ENERGY STAR-labeled clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators and window air-conditioning units. Eligible clothes washers will receive a $100 rebate, while dishwashers, refrigerators and room air-conditioning units will receive $50 rebates.
The customer must submit a rebate application and corresponding receipt postmarked within five calendar days of the purchase date. The application can be found at www.energy.sc.gov/rebates. Only one rebate per appliance type per household is allowed. For details, call (803) 737-8326 or visit www.energy.sc.gov/rebates.

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