The Average Unclaimed Property Claim Is Worth $1,000 but Some Exceed $1 Million
Yes, the average unclaimed property claim is worth between $1,000 and $2,080, according to data from the Pennsylvania Treasury and the National...
Danielle Burry
Unclaimed Tax Refunds: What Most Americans Don’t Know About the 3-Year IRS Deadline
Most Americans don't realize they have a hard deadline to claim tax refunds—and for millions, that deadline is approaching faster than they think.
Dormant Bank Accounts in 2026: $3.2 Billion in Forgotten Checking and Savings Accounts
Billions of dollars sit unclaimed in American bank accounts right now—money that legally belongs to account holders but remains dormant and forgotten.
Warning: Finder Services Are Charging Up to 35% Fees for Free Government Information
Yes, finder services are charging substantial fees for unclaimed property recovery—and in some states, these fees can reach up to 35% of the funds they...
New Study Found That Only 5% of People Owed Unclaimed Money Actually File a Claim
Only about 5% of people who are actually owed unclaimed money ever file a claim to recover it. This finding, which aligns with Federal Trade Commission...
She Discovered Her Late Mother Had $8,500 in Unclaimed Life Insurance Proceeds
Discovering unclaimed life insurance proceeds is more common than most families realize. When a beneficiary learns their deceased relative had an active...
Fact Check: Is MissingMoney.com a Legitimate Government Website? Here’s the Truth
Yes, MissingMoney.com is a legitimate resource for finding unclaimed property, but with an important clarification: it's not a direct government (.
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...
$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.