Fact Check: Can the State Keep Your Unclaimed Money Forever? It Depends on Where You Live
The short answer is no—once your money reaches a state treasury, the state cannot keep it forever and refuse your claim.
At Least 20% of Unclaimed Property Was Reported by Insurance Companies
While the claim that insurance companies report at least 20% of all unclaimed property has gained attention in unclaimed money discussions, verifying this...
$3 Billion in Unclaimed Money Is Being Held by the State of Florida
The State of Florida is currently holding approximately $3 billion in unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to residents.
Mineral Rights Royalties: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Unclaimed Oil and Gas Payments
Most Americans who own mineral rights or inherited property with oil and gas interests have no idea that millions of dollars in unpaid royalties are...
PBGC Unclaimed Pensions in 2026: 80,000 Workers Still Haven’t Claimed Their Benefits
More than 80,000 workers in the United States have earned defined benefit pensions and simply haven't claimed the retirement benefits they're entitled to...
Warning: Legitimate-Looking Letters About Unclaimed Inheritance Are a Growing Scam
Yes, legitimate-looking letters about unclaimed inheritance are a real and growing scam that catches thousands of people every year.
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...
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...
At Least 8 Million Americans Have Unclaimed Money in a State They No Longer Live In
While exact figures on Americans with unclaimed money specifically in former states remain difficult to pin down, the reality is stark: millions of people...