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Stepping Into Changing Your Address | What You Need to Know About the New USPS Address Change Policy | How to Avoid 7 Common Rental Car Fees Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Changing Your Address]( Whether you are [moving]( or splitting your time between residences, you should make sure your mail follows you wherever you reside. Leaving your mail vulnerable can lead to [identity theft]( problems because most, if not all, government agencies still use the mail to communicate important and personal information. The USPS is helping to secure your information by tightening their change of address procedure. I prepared an article that will give you [the details of that change to help ensure you complete the process](. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. 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