New Study Found That 39% of Unclaimed Money Goes to State General Funds After 10 Years if No Claim Is Filed

The "39% to state general funds after 10 years" claim has no credible source—here's what actually happens to unclaimed money.

The "39% to state general funds after 10 years" claim has no credible source—here's what actually happens to unclaimed money.

A woman recovered $3,600 from a wireless settlement she didn't know existed—and so can you if your phone account had billing disputes.

Yes, unclaimed 2008 crisis funds exist—but not $2.3 billion. Here's what's actually available and how to find it.

Ohio returned $182.5 million in unclaimed funds to residents, but millions more remain unclaimed in the state system.

A signed Pete Rose baseball surfaced in Iowa's unclaimed property vault — here's how it got there and how to check what the state may hold for you.

An Ohio county's recovery of nearly $10,000 in misplaced assets underscores the persistent challenge of unclaimed funds sitting in public custody.

Heirs often inherit more than they know—and state treasuries hold $70 billion in unclaimed assets.

Ohio returned $182.5 million in unclaimed property during 2026, but nearly $5 billion still waits for residents to claim it.

State unclaimed property events help residents recover forgotten bank accounts, insurance proceeds, and lost wages held in government custody at no cost.

Ohio holds billions in unclaimed money through its official Treasurer database—here's how to search for yours without paying a third party.