$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.
He Found $5,600 in Unclaimed Commissions From a Real Estate Transaction He Completed 12 Years Ago
Stories like this circulate often: a real estate agent searches a state unclaimed property database on a whim and discovers $5,600 in commissions from a...
Fact Check: Is There a Statute of Limitations on Claiming Unclaimed Property? In 43 States There Is No Time Limit at All
The short answer: mostly true, with important caveats. In the vast majority of U.S. states, there is no statute of limitations on claiming unclaimed...
At Least 37% of People Who Search for Unclaimed Money Find Something but Give Up Because They Can’t Locate Required Documents
Countless people discover they have unclaimed money waiting for them but never complete the claim process.
$180 Million: The Amount of Unclaimed Money From Forgotten Layaway Payments at Retailers That Have Gone Out of Business
The exact figure of $180 million in unclaimed layaway payments from defunct retailers cannot be verified through federal sources, state unclaimed property...