Unclaimed Insurance Proceeds in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers are indeed worse than most people realize. Over $80 billion in unclaimed funds of all types sit in U.S.
Warning: 33% of Heir Search Firms Require Exclusive Contracts That Prevent You From Filing the Claim Yourself for Free
Heir search firms commonly charge contingency fees averaging 33% of recovered inheritance. But here's the catch that doesn't make it into their marketing...
New Study Found States That Send Text Message Alerts About Unclaimed Property See 156% Higher Claim Rates
Reports circulating online claim that states using text message alerts to notify residents about unclaimed property have seen claim rates jump by as much...
She Found $8,100 in Unclaimed Money From Her Ex-Husband’s Old Business That Dissolved in 2011
Discovering unclaimed money is always surprising, but the circumstances matter enormously. When a business dissolves, its assets and liabilities don't...
Fact Check: Can Your Unclaimed Money Really Earn Interest While the State Holds It? Only 2 States Pay Interest on Claims
No, most states do not pay interest on unclaimed money while they hold it. Instead, states collect interest earned on the billions of dollars in unclaimed...
At Least 63% of Forgotten Pension Benefits Belong to Women Who Left the Workforce to Raise Children
Women who leave the workforce to raise children often discover too late that their pension and Social Security benefits have been significantly diminished.
$2.7 Billion: The Total Value of Unclaimed Funds From Closed Credit Union Accounts Nationwide
The claim of $2.7 billion in unclaimed funds from closed credit union accounts nationwide is a striking figure, yet this specific amount does not appear...
Warning: 40% of Unclaimed Money Scams Target Seniors by Claiming to Be From the State Treasury Department
Unclaimed money scams targeting seniors have become increasingly sophisticated, with government imposter schemes now accounting for a significant portion...
New Study Found Only 8% of Americans Check for Unclaimed Money Annually Despite Experts Recommending It
Most Americans neglect one of the simplest ways to recover lost money: checking for unclaimed funds held by their state.
He Discovered $14,300 in Unclaimed Trust Funds That Were Set Up by His Great-Aunt in 1992
While the specific case of a $14,300 discovery in trust funds set up by a great-aunt in 1992 does not appear in publicly documented news stories or case...