Unclaimed Inheritance Funds in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers are genuinely worse than most people realize. Over $70 billion sits unclaimed in state treasury accounts across the United States right now,...
Warning: 58% of Americans Don’t Know That Unclaimed Money Can Include Old Cashier’s Checks and Money Orders
Many people don't realize that their lost or forgotten cashier's checks and money orders can sit in state treasuries for years, waiting to be claimed.
New Study Found States With Online Claim Filing Return Money 74% Faster Than States Requiring Paper Forms
While a specific study claiming states return money 74% faster with online filing couldn't be located through extensive searching, the broader evidence...
He Found $7,200 in Unclaimed Insurance Proceeds From a Car Accident Settlement His Father Never Collected
While the specific story of one man finding $7,200 in unclaimed insurance proceeds from his father's old car accident settlement does not appear in...
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.
At Least 47% of Divorced Individuals Have Unclaimed Money Under Their Former Spouse’s Name They Could Still Claim
While the specific statistic of 47% cannot be independently verified, it reflects a real and significant issue: many divorced individuals do have...
$2.4 Billion: The Total Value of Unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds That Have Matured and Stopped Earning Interest
The figure often cited about unclaimed U.S. savings bonds is closer to $29.7 billion than $2.4 billion—and this massive gap represents one of the largest...
Warning: 31% of State Unclaimed Property Websites Have Outdated Databases That Lag 6 to 18 Months Behind
State unclaimed property systems across the country face significant database delays and outdated technology infrastructure, with some states reporting...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.
She Helped Her 78-Year-Old Neighbor Search 5 State Databases…They Found $3,800 From a Forgotten CD Account
When Sarah decided to help her elderly neighbor Margaret search for lost financial accounts, she didn't expect to find thousands of dollars sitting...