Unclaimed Property Planning Guide: What Families Shoppers and Consumers Should Do Now
Billions in unclaimed property sits in state treasuries. Your family could be owed money—here's how to find and claim it.
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Who should manage New York state finances 2026: candidate overview
New York's next comptroller will oversee $268 billion in state finances amid a $27.5 billion budget crisis: Democratic incumbent Thomas DiNapoli or Republican entrepreneur Joseph Hernandez?
She Reported Mold in Her Apartment 6 Times Over 2 Years. The Landlord Painted Over It Each Time. Her Daughter Was Hospitalized Twice for Asthma. Her State Has No Mold Law.
In states without mold laws, landlords can legally ignore repeated tenant complaints and paint over mold while children's health suffers.
$80 Billion in Unclaimed Money Is Sitting in State Treasuries Right Now
Yes, billions of dollars in unclaimed money are sitting in state treasuries right now—approximately $70 billion across all U.S.
$700 Million in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the South Carolina State Treasurer
The South Carolina State Treasurer's Office is currently holding more than $1 billion in unclaimed property, with approximately $700 to $750 million in...
She Recovered $4,500 in Unclaimed Property for Her Family by Spending 30 Minutes on 3 State Websites
Yes, it's possible to recover unclaimed property in just 30 minutes by checking state websites directly.
New Study Found That State Treasuries Hold $2.3 Billion in Unclaimed Money Orders
While a comprehensive national study quantifying exactly $2.3 billion in unclaimed money orders held by state treasuries has not been independently...
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Tennessee State Treasury
Tennessee's State Treasury is holding onto more than $1 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to residents and their heirs.
$900 Million in Unclaimed Assets Is Being Held by the Nevada State Treasurer
Nevada's State Treasurer is currently holding over $1 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to residents of the state.
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.