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...
$2 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Georgia Department of Revenue
The Georgia Department of Revenue is currently holding over $3 billion in unclaimed property—not the $2 billion referenced in older reports.
State-by-State Dormancy Periods: What Most Americans Don’t Know About When Their Accounts Become Unclaimed
Most Americans have no idea when their forgotten bank accounts, unclaimed paychecks, or old deposits legally transform into unclaimed property—and that's...
Unclaimed Rebate Checks in 2026: $1.2 Billion in Consumer Rebates Were Never Cashed
Billions of dollars in unclaimed rebate checks and tax refunds remain in the hands of the IRS, state agencies, and financial institutions—money that...
Warning: Unsolicited Phone Calls About Unclaimed Inheritance From Foreign Countries Are Always Scams
If you receive an unsolicited phone call, email, or text message claiming you've inherited money from a foreign country, it is a scam.
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...
He Was a Beneficiary on His Uncle’s Life Insurance Policy and Didn’t Know for 17 Years — It Was Worth $35,000
Yes, it's entirely possible to be named a beneficiary on a life insurance policy and have no idea for years—or even decades.
Fact Check: Can Someone Else Claim Your Unclaimed Money Before You? Not Legally, Here’s Why
No, someone else cannot legally claim your unclaimed money without your authorization—or without a documented legal right to do so.