$680 Million: The Amount of Unclaimed Money From Class Action Settlements That Reverted Back to Defendants Last Year
When class action settlements are reached, not all claimants come forward to claim their share.
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Warning: 42% of Heirs Who Are Entitled to Unclaimed Money Miss the Filing Deadline Because They Didn’t Know One Existed
The headline about heirs missing unclaimed money filing deadlines needs immediate correction: in most states, there is no filing deadline at all.
Fact Check: Are Unclaimed Money Finders Legitimate? Licensed Finders Are Legal in 41 States but Fees Range From 10% to 35%
Yes, unclaimed money finders are legitimate and legal in most states—but with significant caveats.
Warning: 31% of State Unclaimed Property Websites Have Outdated Databases That Lag 6 to 18 Months Behind
State unclaimed property systems across the country face significant database delays and outdated technology infrastructure, with some states reporting...
New Study Found Veterans Are 2.3x More Likely to Have Unclaimed Money Due to Frequent Address Changes During Service
When military service members move frequently—sometimes every few years—forwarding their pay and benefits becomes a logistical nightmare.
Warning: 44% of Companies That Owe You Unclaimed Money Have Already Turned It Over to the State Without Notifying You
While headlines claim that 44% of companies fail to notify property owners before turning unclaimed funds over to the state, this specific statistic...
Warning: 38% of Heirs Don’t Know They Can Claim Unclaimed Money Belonging to a Deceased Relative
Many heirs never discover that they can claim money, life insurance proceeds, or forgotten bank accounts belonging to a deceased relative.
New Study Found That 64% of Unclaimed Savings Bonds Have Stopped Earning Interest and Are Losing Value to Inflation
Millions of Americans hold U.S. savings bonds that have stopped earning interest, silently losing purchasing power to inflation every year.
Fact Check: Do You Really Need to Pay Someone to Find Your Unclaimed Money? Every State Offers Free Search Tools
No, you do not need to pay someone to find your unclaimed money. Every state in the United States is legally required to maintain free, publicly...
At Least 33% of Americans Have Unclaimed Money in a State They No Longer Live in and Don’t Know to Search There
The statistic often cited about unclaimed money requires clarification: approximately 33 million Americans—roughly 1 in 7 people, or about 14% of the...