Fact Check: Is the $80 Billion Unclaimed Money Figure Real or Exaggerated? It’s Real, and Growing
The $80 billion unclaimed money figure circulating online is partially correct, but the reality is more nuanced.
At Least 5 Million Americans Could File an Unclaimed Property Claim Today and Don’t Know It
The premise in the title understates the reality: it's not just 5 million Americans who could file an unclaimed property claim today and don't know...
$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...
Unclaimed Security Deposits: What Most Renters Don’t Know About Money Landlords Owe Them
Most renters have no idea that they're sitting on unclaimed money—and neither do the state governments holding it.
Forgotten HSA Accounts in 2026: Health Savings Balances From Former Employers Are Going Unclaimed
Yes, billions of dollars in HSA balances from former employers are sitting unclaimed in forgotten accounts across the country.
Warning: QR Codes in Fake Unclaimed Money Letters Can Install Malware on Your Phone
Yes, QR codes embedded in fake unclaimed money letters can install malware directly on your phone.
New Study Found That 90% of Unclaimed Property Finder Contracts Can Be Cancelled Within 30 Days
A widely circulated claim suggests that 90% of unclaimed property finder contracts can be cancelled within 30 days.
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.
Fact Check: Will Your Bank Notify You Before Your Account Is Escheated to the State? They’re Required To
Yes, banks are legally required to notify you before escheating your account to the state—but there's a critical catch.
At Least 10% of All Unclaimed Property Originally Came From Payroll and Employment Sources
While research doesn't confirm an exact 10% figure, unclaimed wages and employment-related funds represent a substantial and measurable portion of the...