At Least 40% of Unclaimed Property Claims Are Filed by Heirs of Deceased Relatives
While a specific statistic of "40% of unclaimed property claims filed by heirs" cannot be verified from official sources, heir claims do represent a...
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$10 Billion in Unclaimed Money Sits in California’s State Controller Office
California's State Controller's Office is currently holding $15 billion in unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to residents and businesses across...
Escheatment Laws: What Most Americans Don’t Know About How States Take Your Money
Most Americans have no idea that state governments are sitting on more than $70 billion in their money right now.
State Treasury Unclaimed Funds in 2026: Why the Numbers Keep Growing
State treasury unclaimed funds continue to swell because three converging forces are creating a perfect storm: dormant accounts accumulate faster than...
Warning: 3 Common Unclaimed Money Scams That Steal Your Personal Information
The three most common unclaimed money scams stealing personal information are fee-based schemes that charge $20-$50 or up to 50% of your recovery,...
New Study Found That Life Insurance Companies Hold $7.4 Billion in Unclaimed Death Benefits
Between 2006 and 2016, 25 major life insurance companies agreed to pay more than $7.4 billion in back payments for unclaimed death benefits following...
He Found $12,000 in Unclaimed Pension Benefits From a Job He Left 15 Years Ago
Yes, someone absolutely could find $12,000 in unclaimed pension benefits from a job they left 15 years ago.
Fact Check: Does the Government Really Owe You Money? What the Data Actually Shows
Yes, the government does owe you money—and there's a lot of it waiting. States collectively hold approximately $70 billion in unclaimed property, with an...
At Least 65% of Americans Have Never Searched for Unclaimed Money in Their Name
The vast majority of Americans have never conducted an organized search for unclaimed money in their name, despite the fact that billions of dollars sit...
$18 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by New York State Alone
New York State is currently holding $18 billion in unclaimed property belonging to millions of residents—funds that could be rightfully claimed and...