At Least 55% of Unclaimed Money Comes From Dormant Bank Accounts and Uncashed Checks
Dormant bank accounts and uncashed checks represent a substantial portion of the nation's unclaimed money crisis, though the exact percentage varies by...
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Sits in Pennsylvania’s State Treasury
Pennsylvania's State Treasury is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property as of 2026—money that rightfully belongs to individuals, businesses,...
Forgotten Money: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Utility Deposit Refunds
Most Americans don't realize that utility deposits—the cash they've paid to establish electric, gas, or water service—are supposed to be refunded.
Unclaimed Safe Deposit Boxes in 2026: States Are Auctioning Contents After 3 Years
Yes, states are actively auctioning the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes, and the timeline is typically three years from when the box was last...
Warning: Phishing Emails Posing as State Treasury Offices Are Up 340% Since 2024
Phishing emails impersonating state treasury offices have surged dramatically in recent years, with public sector organizations experiencing a 360%...
New Study Found That 1.6 Million Americans Are Owed Unclaimed Pension Benefits
While you may have seen claims about 1.6 million Americans owed unclaimed pension benefits, the actual situation is more complex. That 1.
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.
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...
At Least 28 States Have Changed Their Escheatment Laws in the Last 5 Years
Between 2020 and 2025, more than 28 states have enacted significant changes to their escheatment laws—the regulations governing unclaimed property held by...
$8 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Held by the Texas Comptroller’s Office
The Texas Comptroller's Office currently holds nearly $11 billion in unclaimed property—a figure that exceeds the $8 billion mark mentioned in older...