Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Unclaimed News is committed to providing accurate, fair, and trustworthy reporting on unclaimed money, unclaimed property, escheatment, and related consumer finance topics. This Editorial Policy outlines the principles and standards that guide our journalism.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

  • All claims and statistics are verified through official government sources, court records, or credible industry data before publication
  • We cite our sources and link to primary documents whenever possible
  • When exact figures are uncertain, we use qualifying language and provide context
  • We promptly correct verified errors and note corrections transparently

Editorial Independence

  • Our editorial team operates independently from our business operations
  • Advertising and sponsorship do not influence our editorial decisions or coverage
  • We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage or favorable treatment
  • See our Advertising Disclosure for details on how we handle commercial relationships

Fairness and Balance

  • We strive to present all relevant perspectives on issues we cover
  • We distinguish between factual reporting, analysis, and opinion
  • We do not engage in sensationalism or misleading headlines
  • We give subjects of critical coverage an opportunity to respond before publication when possible

Sources and Attribution

  • We prioritize primary sources — official state unclaimed property offices, federal agency databases, legislative records, and court filings
  • We attribute all quoted material and data to its source
  • We do not plagiarize or present others’ work as our own

Corrections Policy

We take errors seriously. If you identify an error in our content:

  • Contact us with details about the error and the correct information
  • We will investigate and, if confirmed, correct the error promptly
  • Significant corrections will be noted at the top or bottom of the article
  • Minor corrections (typos, formatting) may be made without notation

Content Categories

Our content falls into clearly defined categories:

  • News — factual reporting on events, legislation, and developments
  • Guides — educational how-to content (e.g., How to Search)
  • Analysis — data-driven examination of trends and patterns
  • Opinion — clearly labeled commentary and perspective pieces
  • Alerts — time-sensitive warnings about scams or deadlines

Contact

Questions about our editorial practices? Please contact us.