Fact Check: Is It Safe to Enter Your SSN on State Unclaimed Property Websites? Yes, Here’s Why
Yes, it is safe to enter your Social Security number on official state unclaimed property websites—but only on the legitimate government sites.
Danielle Burry
At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days of Your Property Being Reported
The headline "At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days" actually describes the opposite of what's true.
$900 Million in Unclaimed Money Is Being Held by the Louisiana State Treasurer
The Louisiana State Treasurer's Office is holding over $900 million in unclaimed funds on behalf of current and former Louisiana residents—and according...
Lost Retirement Accounts: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Tracking Down Old 401(k)s
Most Americans don't realize that they likely know someone with a forgotten 401(k)—or have one themselves. The numbers are staggering: 31.
Unclaimed Credit Union Deposits in 2026: NCUA Is Holding Funds From Failed Institutions
Yes, the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration) is holding deposits from failed credit unions, and these funds belong to you if you were a member.
Warning: Fake Government Seals on Unclaimed Money Letters Don’t Mean They’re Real
A fancy government seal on a letter doesn't make it real. In fact, the more official a piece of mail looks—with federal logos, agency names, and a...
New Study Found That 58% of People Don’t Know What Escheatment Means or How It Affects Them
While a specific study claiming that 58% of Americans don't understand escheatment hasn't been independently verified, the underlying concern is grounded...
He Searched Under His Father’s Name and Found $28,000 in Unclaimed Brokerage Funds
When James inherited his father's papers after his passing, he discovered something unexpected: an old brokerage statement addressed to his father's name...
Fact Check: Can You Claim Unclaimed Money From Multiple States at Once? Yes, Here’s How
Yes, you can claim unclaimed money from multiple states at once, and the process is more straightforward than most people realize.
At Least 35% of Heir Claims for Unclaimed Money Take Longer Than 6 Months to Process
Heir claims for unclaimed money face substantial processing delays, with evidence suggesting that a significant portion exceed the six-month mark.