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According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property or money just sitting around somewhere. If you\u2019re interested in learning how to find it, keep reading below. There\u2019s a chance you can get your hands on some forgotten money or property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, unclaimed money comes from bank account funds, such as a forgotten checking or savings account. Other common examples of unclaimed money are uncashed paychecks, stocks, customer overpayments, security deposits, unused gift cards, and tax refunds. Now that you know these examples, let\u2019s see how you can find this unclaimed money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step you want to take is to do a search on Unclaimed.org<\/a>, which is a network that collects financial records across all 50 states. Each state will have a link to its own unclaimed property database. Avoid any other search engine that claims to be an official government resource for unclaimed money, as many of these sites are scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When searching on your state\u2019s database, be sure to use both your current and maiden name if you got married or legally changed your last name. If no results are coming up, try using the first initial of your first name and your full last name as well. It helps to use a variety of search terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every state has its own protocol when claiming money and property, but it\u2019s usually easy to follow. Be ready to show proof of ownership for whatever you\u2019re claiming. The most common examples are a pay stub, utility bill, or Social Security number. You will also need to be able to prove your identity, such as a copy of your driver\u2019s license or passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you don\u2019t have unclaimed money after doing a search on your state\u2019s database, it\u2019s still possible you have unclaimed funds that could be cashed in. Credit card rewards are a popular way people use their points to redeem for cash. If you use your credit card regularly, there\u2019s a good chance you have earned enough points to redeem for cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel reward points are another way to find unclaimed money. Many popular banks such as Chase or Bank of America offer cash-back options for travel rewards. Money transfer apps like Venmo and Paypal are other good sources of finding unclaimed money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think you may have unclaimed money from any of the sources listed above, it\u2019s definitely worth your time to search for it. Every little bit of unclaimed funds can go a long way, so see what may be out there waiting for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here\u2019s a fact that will get your attention. According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property or money just sitting around somewhere. If you\u2019re interested in learning how to find it, keep… Continue Reading <\/a>Claims Process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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