Good NestingReceiving an unexpected check in the mail that’s worth thousands of dollars could provide some much-needed financial help. And while this may sound like a dream, it’s a reality for people who discover they’re owed money.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Why would somebody owe you money without you even knowing that it exists? Several possibilities could be owed to you or deceased relatives, such as:
- Bank accounts
- Bonds
- CDs
- Escrow accounts
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement benefits
- Safe deposit box contents
- Stocks
- Trust funds
- Uncashed checks
- Utility rebates
- Utility deposits
- Wages
- And more
Each year, states receive such property that’s lost or unclaimed, and it can remain that way unless the rightful owners make the necessary moves to claim it. While this may sound complicated, finding unclaimed property is remarkably simple. Best of all, you don’t have to get off your couch to do it, as two websites will do all of the work for you.
Let’s take a look at the two sites that allow you to look for unclaimed property on both a state and national level. Once we’re done, you’ll be able to start using them to see if you have any surprises coming your way.
Finding Unclaimed Property Through Your State’s Treasury Website
You can begin your search on a state level. Instead of going to Google to look for your state’s treasury website, click here to find it via the National Association of Unclaimed Property website on Unclaimed.org.
As you’ll see on the home page, 10 percent of people have unclaimed property, so today could be your lucky day. To find your state’s program, click it on the map. You will be taken to your state’s site, which will usually be a page dedicated solely to pinpointing unclaimed property. From there, follow the directions to discover what could be yours.
You won’t have to pay a thing to search for unclaimed funds using these sites. When doing your search, think of any deceased relatives who may have property waiting for you. Search for their names and any possible misspellings. Don’t forget nicknames, either.
Using the Missing Money Website to Find Unclaimed Funds
You can also do an unclaimed property search on a national level through the Missing Money website. It’s a reliable way to find unclaimed funds quickly, and it’s easy to use, even if you’re not too tech-savvy.
You can find national results based on a name, and you can then break that down via city or state. The results will offer details on the person’s name, where the property is from, the state where you’ll find it, and the last address. You may also see an estimate of how much the property is worth.
To claim the property, click on “Claim” and follow the directions. You will have to submit proof that the property is yours before you get to take ownership. Instructions on how to do all of this are on the site itself.
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