New Study Found That Unclaimed Property Totals Grow by $8 Billion Every Year
A significant accumulation of unclaimed property continues to grow across the United States, though the trajectory differs from what some recent headlines...
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She Found $3,100 in Unclaimed Insurance Refunds Under Her Maiden Name
While the specific story of finding $3,100 in unclaimed insurance refunds under a maiden name represents a common scenario that illustrates an important...
Fact Check: Is There a Deadline to Claim Unclaimed Property From Your State? Mostly No
The short answer is no—most states do not impose a deadline for claiming unclaimed property. In fact, the vast majority of states hold abandoned funds...
$3.4 Billion in Unclaimed Assets Waits for Massachusetts Residents to File a Claim
Massachusetts currently holds $3.4 billion in unclaimed property that legally belongs to residents and businesses who have no idea it's waiting for them.
Unclaimed Dividends in 2026: $2 Billion in Stock Payments That Were Never Cashed
Americans are sitting on billions of dollars in forgotten stock dividends. While there's no single verified "$2 billion in stock payments" announcement...
Unclaimed Wages: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Owed Paychecks From Former Jobs
Most Americans have no idea that billions of dollars in owed paychecks—from unpaid wages to withheld salaries—sit unclaimed in government accounts every...
IRS Unclaimed Tax Refunds in 2026: $1.5 Billion Expires If Not Filed This Year
Roughly $1.2 billion in unclaimed Internal Revenue Service tax refunds are set to expire this year if taxpayers don't act quickly.
Warning: Social Media Posts Claiming Everyone Is Owed $5,000 in Unclaimed Money Are False
No, social media posts claiming that everyone is owed $5,000 in unclaimed money are false. These claims spread rapidly across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,...
She Searched 4 States She Lived In and Found $1,875 in Unclaimed Utility Deposits
When someone moves frequently for work or family reasons, they often leave behind more than just memories.
Unclaimed Safe Deposit Boxes in 2026: States Are Auctioning Contents After 3 Years
Yes, states are actively auctioning the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes, and the timeline is typically three years from when the box was last...