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Fact Check: Will Unclaimed Money Be Sent to You Automatically? No, You Must File a Claim

No, unclaimed money will not be sent to you automatically. Despite what many people assume, simply having funds or property held by a state treasurer's...

Danielle Burry
April 26, 2026

Claim Denial, Claim Forms, Claim Process

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...

Danielle Burry
April 23, 2026

Claim Denial, Claim Forms, Claim Process

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...

Danielle Burry
April 22, 2026

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$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.

Danielle Burry
April 22, 2026

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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...

Danielle Burry
April 11, 2026

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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.

Danielle Burry
April 11, 2026

Claim Denial, Claim Process, Deceased Owner Claims

Fact Check: Can Heirs Claim Unclaimed Money for a Deceased Relative? Yes, Here’s the Process

Yes, heirs absolutely can claim unclaimed money belonging to a deceased relative, and there's no deadline to do so.

Danielle Burry
April 11, 2026

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He Didn’t Know His Former Employer Owed Him $6,300 in Unclaimed 401(k) Funds

You might have unclaimed 401(k) funds from a previous employer sitting in a forgotten account, just as countless others do.

Danielle Burry
April 9, 2026

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Fact Check: Do You Need to Pay a Finder Fee to Claim Unclaimed Money? No, and Here’s Why

You don't need to pay a finder fee to claim unclaimed money. Legitimate unclaimed property searches and claims are completely free through official...