New Study Found That 54% of Unclaimed Safe Deposit Box Owners Were Not Notified Before the State Seized Their Box
States seize unclaimed safe deposit box contents, but whether owners receive proper notice remains unverified.
She Searched Her Grandmother’s Name Spelled 3 Different Ways and Found $7,300 Across 2 State Databases
One family's multi-spelling search shows how misspelled names and multi-state moves hide money — and how heirs can claim a share of $70 billion.
Fact Check: Are States Legally Obligated to Return Unclaimed Money to You? Yes in All 50 States but Only if You File a Valid Claim
All 50 states legally must return your unclaimed money—if you file a claim and prove your ownership.
At Least 69% of People With Unclaimed Property in Multiple States Only Search the State Where They Currently Live
Millions have unclaimed money in states they've left behind, but most only search where they live now.
$950: The Average Unclaimed Money Order That Sits in State Databases for 7 Years Before Being Claimed
Most Americans don't realize they might own unclaimed money orders sitting in state treasuries, waiting indefinitely for a claim.
The Unclaimed Inheritance Crisis Explained in One Statistic: $17 Billion in Assets Pass to State Custody Every Decade
Thirty-three million Americans have forgotten money sitting in state treasuries—and most never claim it.
Forgotten Credit Card Rewards: What Most Cardholders Don’t Know Could Mean $320 in Unredeemed Cash Back
Millions of Americans have forgotten thousands of dollars in unused credit card rewards sitting in their accounts right now.
Unclaimed Mineral and Royalty Payments in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Hundreds of millions in mineral royalties sit unclaimed while federal accounting systems fail to track who owes what.
Warning: 36% of Banks Don’t Notify Customers Before Turning Dormant Accounts Over to the State
Banks transfer dormant accounts to states without notifying over one-third of affected customers—leaving millions unaware their money has been seized.
New Study Found That Moving to a New State Without Forwarding Mail Creates $430 in Average Unclaimed Property Per Household
States hold $70 billion in unclaimed property. Moving without mail forwarding leaves funds behind in your old state's treasury.