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...
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Certificates of Deposit – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
Dormancy Periods in 2026: When Your State Can Legally Take Custody of Your Bank Account
Your bank account can legally fall into state custody if you don't use it for a certain period.
Fact Check: Do States Sell Your Unclaimed Safe Deposit Box Contents? Some Do After 3-5 Years
Yes, many states do sell the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes—but only after making significant efforts to locate the owners and waiting a...
At Least 22% of Americans Confuse Unclaimed Property Scams With Legitimate State Notices
When Americans receive a call, email, or letter about unclaimed funds sitting in a state treasury, many don't know whether to trust it or hang up.
New Study Found That 42% of Unclaimed Money Belongs to People Over Age 60
A widespread claim suggests that 42% of unclaimed money in the United States belongs to people over age 60.
$2 Billion in Unclaimed Money Is Being Held by the Virginia Department of Treasury
The Virginia Department of Treasury is holding billions in unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to Virginia residents, but the figure circulating in...
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Funds Is Being Held by the Ohio Department of Commerce
The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds is currently holding approximately $4 billion to $4.
At Least 20% of Unclaimed Property Was Reported by Insurance Companies
While the claim that insurance companies report at least 20% of all unclaimed property has gained attention in unclaimed money discussions, verifying this...
$3 Billion in Unclaimed Money Is Being Held by the State of Florida
The State of Florida is currently holding approximately $3 billion in unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to residents.
New Study Found That 70% of People Don’t Search All the States Where They’ve Lived or Worked
While a specific study claiming that exactly 70% of people don't search all the states where they've lived or worked could not be verified through major...