Fact Check: Is the FDIC Really Holding Money From Failed Banks? Yes and $410 Million in Insured Deposits Remain Unclaimed
Yes, the FDIC genuinely holds money from failed banks, and unclaimed deposits are a real and persistent issue.
At Least 34% of Unclaimed Escrow Balances Come From Refinanced Mortgages Where the Old Escrow Was Never Returned
When homeowners refinance their mortgages, their original lender must close the escrow account and return any remaining balance.
$1,900: The Average Unclaimed Insurance Refund Sitting in State Treasuries From Canceled Auto Policies
When insurance companies cancel policies or return portions of premiums, the refund checks they issue often end up unclaimed.
The Unclaimed Dividend Crisis Explained in One Statistic: $6.8 Billion in Stock Dividends Were Never Cashed Last Year
Billions of dollars in stock dividends sit unclaimed in government holding accounts year after year—some belonging to people who don't even realize...
Dormant Savings Bonds: What Most Families Don’t Know Could Mean $5,000 in Matured Bonds Going Uncollected
Dormant savings bonds are matured U.S. Treasury bonds that have stopped earning interest and remain uncollected by their owners—often because families...
Unclaimed Payroll and Final Wages in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers surrounding unclaimed payroll and final wages in 2026 are genuinely worse than most workers realize.
Warning: 66% of People Who Find Unclaimed Money Online Abandon the Claim Process Because the Paperwork Is Too Complex
While the specific statistic that 66% of people abandon unclaimed money claims cannot be verified through current research, the underlying problem is...
New Study Found That 43% of Unclaimed Court Settlements Were From Personal Injury Cases Where the Plaintiff Moved
While comprehensive data on the exact percentage of unclaimed court settlements tied specifically to plaintiff relocation doesn't exist in published...
He Found $6,800 in Unclaimed Stock From a Company Merger That Happened 15 Years Ago
Yes, it's possible to find $6,800 in unclaimed stock from a company merger that happened 15 years ago—and stories like this are far more common than most...
Fact Check: Can You Really Search for Unclaimed Money From Your Phone? 38 States Now Have Mobile-Friendly Search Portals
Yes, you can search for unclaimed money from your phone, but the answer comes with important caveats.