Are US first class stamps 44 cents?

Answer 1

The 44 cent stamps are still valid. But you must add a penny stamp to them. If it says Forever on it, or had no value, it can be used to cover 45 cents worth of postage. The second ounce is still 20 cents.

Answer 2

The Forever stamp will always be valid as First-Class postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of any subsequent increases in the First-Class rate.

Answer 3

Yes, the current rate is 44 cents in the US. It went up on May 2009 from 42 cents. Congress has not authorized an increase since then. (10/2009)

Answer 4

Yes, that is the purpose of the Forever Stamp. It has the value of the current first class postage rate. So you save 2 cents!