Whether it's an unclaimed tax return or 20 pounds of gold bars, no one wants to lose out on extra money.
However, all 50 states across the country report billions worth in unclaimed property annually. Common types of unclaimed property include:
Safe deposit box contents like gold, diamonds, and family heirlooms
Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends
Utility deposits
Uncashed checks
Safe deposit box contents like gold, diamonds, and family heirlooms
Insurance policies, CD's, trust funds
Recently, the California State Controller's Office confirmed that they hold more than $6.1 billion in unclaimed property belonging to over 17.6 million different people and organizations.
The office says the unclaimed property includes forgotten cash and other treasures like precious metals and gems. Even a preserved can of sardines was uncovered...
The California State Controller's Office revealed a sample image of some of the valuable unclaimed items recovered, photographed below. Who does this gold belong to?
No matter which state you currently reside, be sure to look for YOUR missing money by checking an online database right now.
Go to NAUPA and filter unclaimed property by state, territory, or province. Remember to look in each and every state you've ever lived in to make sure you've got all your ground covered. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators “represents state governments that actively find owners while protecting forgotten funds until claimed.”
Every state has unclaimed money and some of it may be yours. Don't let it sit idly at the State Treasurer's Office. Go and claim what you've left behind now: who knows, this could be your lucky year.
I wouldn't wait for long if I were you. Aggressive states like Delaware are “calling dibs on unclaimed property such as uncashed paychecks and unused gift cards, has been nudging companies to comply without the need for drawn-out audits,” according to Vipal Monga, Senior Editor for the CFO Journal.
Don't let someone else's sticky fingers latch on to your loot. Begin the search today.
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