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Given that the Dept. of Finance's Division of Revenue took in more than $364.9 in Delaware unclaimed money in the year 2006 alone, it is safe to assume that the state is holding many more hundreds of millions, if not over a billion dollars in lost cash, that is owed to the regular citizens who just need to step forward and claim it. There are tens of billions in missing money across the nation, but Delaware holds a disproportionately large share because it is home to such a large number of corporations' headquarters.

On top of the issues of not knowing where and how often to search, the majority of Americans don't know that they could be owed Delaware unclaimed property even if they've never lived in or even passed through the The Small Wonder. Over the years Delaware has turned in to the go to place for putting down a corporation's headquarters. When companies have locations and branches in a number of states, unclaimed payroll checks will not be handed over to the treasury departments of those states, they will be reverted to Delaware. For this reason, a person wanting to track down missing money wouldn't find a record of their asset in their home state, and would likely never check Delaware's records.

Beyond just non-Delaware residents possibly finding unclaimed property in Delaware, Delaware residents may be owed cash from other states. For starters, there are obviously many companies that are incorporated in other states that employ people living in in Delaware, but there are other reasons, such as insurance overpayments, that could leave a Delaware resident's abandoned funds stuck in another state.

Once people become informed about unclaimed property, and even after they know that they could be owed money from a number of states, they tend to do one quick search and think whatever the search results say is all there is to it. Sadly, not all unclaimed property sites are the same, and there is not one search that checks the listings of all states. Even after you break it down to the state level, the records are often very unreliable due to the fact that they aren't updated in real time.

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Glendale assumes ownership of thousands of dollars in
Eighteen people got a collective $11,470 back from the city at the last minute Tuesday before about $157,000 in

Q: My mother passed away several months ago, and I was the executor. A firm called “Keane” contacted me about the possibility of some

Does the IRS owe you money? Dozens of unclaimed refunds expire April 17
At least 39 people in Oneida County are owned past tax refunds that were undeliverable due to address changes or other problems — some for more than $1,700, Sen. Charles Schumer said.

Jackson Hewitt® Reminds Taxpayers About More Than $1 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds From 2008
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Did you know that according to the Internal Revenue Service, there are still unclaimed refunds for those who did not file 2008 tax returns? With approximately …

More than $6.6 million in unclaimed funds waiting for Taylor County residents
Taylor County residents who think — or hope — they might have some money waiting in the state's Unclaimed Property database can search the list at an event hosted by the Texas Comptroller's office and Taylor County Treasurer Lesa Crosswhite.

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Once people become informed about unclaimed property, and even once they know that they could be owed money from a number of states, they usually just do one quick search and assume that whatever the search results say is all there is to it. Sadly, not all unclaimed property websites the same, and there is not one search that checks the records of all states. Even when you break it down to the state level, the lists are often very unreliable due to the fact that they are not updated in real time.

Every state has its own laws dictating when forgotten money must be passed along to the department that deals with these types of assets in that state. And each type of asset (lost or forgotten uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, dividends & bond interest, safe deposit box contents, stock or bonds, utility refunds, insurance proceeds, etc.) has its own individual dormancy period, which is the number of years that must pass before the funds are considered "unclaimed". For this reason, different money is handed over to each state quite often, but the states only update their system whenever they have the employees and time to do so. Because of this, anyone serious about tracking down all possible money claims must search frequently, and learn where to search and where not to perform a search.

These issues, and a number of others, can seem overwhelming to a frustrated beginner in the found money arena, but searchers can now use guides created by experts in the field to avoid the problems that usually plague rookies. For those who think they can handle their money better than their state treasury dept., you owe it to yourselves to educate yourselves on the best ways to search and then get going ASAP.

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California holding $6 billion in
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — Could you use a little cash? The state of California is holding $6 billion in

Many recent reports suggest that

The government has $32 billion in
There may be

Guess who has
Guess who has

Money Matters: Is offer of unclaimed money a scam?
There are ways to check out asset recovery services, but before you spend money with one of these businesses try to find the money yourself.

(Part 1 of 2)

Considering that the Dept. of Finance's Division of Revenue took in over $364.9 in Delaware unclaimed money in 2006 alone, it is a safe assumption that the state has many more hundreds of millions, if not over a billion dollars in lost cash, that is owed to the regular citizens who just have to step forward and claim it. There are tens of billions in missing money across the country, but DE houses a disproportionately large share because it is home to so many corporations' headquarters.

Aside from issues of not knowing how often and where to search, most Americans don't know that they could be owed DE unclaimed property even if they have never resided in or been to the The Small Wonder. Over the years DE has become the go to state for putting down a corporation's headquarters. When companies have locations and branches in multiple states, unclaimed payroll checks won't be handed over to the treasury departments of those states, they will be turned over to DE. For this reason, a person looking to track down abandoned assets wouldn't find a record of their asset in their home state, and would likely never check DE's records.

Beyond just non-DE residents potentially finding unclaimed property in DE, DE residents might be owed cash from other states. To start with, there are plenty of companies that are incorporated in other states that employ people living in in DE, but there are still other reasons, like insurance overpayments, that might leave a DE resident's abandoned funds stuck in some other state.

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A new YouTube video reveals how an

The government has $32 million in unclaimed property; here is how to find yours
The National Association of Unclaimed Property reports that there is about $32 billion in unclaimed property held by states

Find out if the state is holding your unclaimed money, property
While Kendrick Perkins and Richard Seymour are both notable sports figures who departed Massachusetts franchises for other professional destinations, they also have something else in common: They both could soon be collecting money from the Massachusetts Treasury, which has identified hundreds of thousands of new individuals, charities and businesses over the last six months alone that are …

California holding $6 billion in
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — Could you use a little cash? The state of California is holding $6 billion in

ALBANY — Ever wonder what happens to your nickel deposit whenever you toss a soda can or beer bottle without returning it? Under a bill receiving serious consideration in the state Legislature, most of it would go back into a state fund that …

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In addition to non-DE residents potentially finding unclaimed property in DE, DE residents might be owed cash from other states. For starters, there are plenty of companies that are incorporated in other states that employ people living in in DE, but there are still other reasons, like insurance overpayments, that might leave a DE resident's lost cash stuck in another state.

Once people become informed about unclaimed property, and even after they know that they could be owed money from multiple states, they tend to do one quick search and believe that whatever the search results say is all there is to it. Sadly, not all unclaimed property websites the same, and there is no one search that can check the records of all states. Even after you break it down to the state level, the records are often very unreliable because they aren't updated in real time.

Each state has its own unique laws dictating when unclaimed properties must be turned over to the department that deals with these kinds of assets in that state. And each type of account (lost or forgotten uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, dividends & bond interest, safe deposit box contents, stock or bonds, utility refunds, insurance proceeds, etc.) has its own individual dormancy period, which is the amount of time that must pass before the monies are considered "unclaimed". For this reason, different money is handed over to each state all the time, but the states only update their system whenever they find the employees and time to do so. Because of this, anyone truly interested in locating all possible money claims must search often, and learn where to perform a search where not to perform a search.

These hurdles, and a number of others, can seem overwhelming to a confused beginner in unclaimed asset searching, but now searchers can use guides written by experts in the field to avoid the problems that often plague rookies. For those who think they can manage their cash better than their state treasury dept., you owe it to yourselves to educate yourselves on the best ways to search and then get started ASAP.

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How to find your missing money
Is there money out there that's yours, just waiting for you to claim it? It's possible.

California holding $6 billion in unclaimed money
Could you use a little cash? The state of California is holding $6 billion in unclaimed money, even celebrities' money.

Vallejo has $17,500-plus of unclaimed money held by California
The city of Vallejo may have more than $17,500 in unclaimed money waiting in state coffers.That kind of money could convert about 35 high-pressure sodium street lights into energy-efficient LED street lights, said Vallejo Public Works Director David Kleinschmidt.

(Part 1 of 2)

Given that the Department of Finance's Division of Revenue took in more than 364 million dollars in Delaware unclaimed money in 2006 alone, it is a safe assumption that the state has many more hundreds of millions, and likely over a billion dollars in lost assets, that belongs to the regular citizens who simply have to come forward and claim it. There are tens of billions in forgotten funds nationwide, but DE holds a exceptionally large chunk of it because it is home to such a large number of corporate headquarters.

On top of the issues of not knowing where and how often to search, the majority of Americans do not know that they could be owed DE unclaimed property even if they have never resided in or even passed through the The Small Wonder. Over the years DE has turned in to the go to state for planting a company's headquarters. When companies have branches and locations in multiple states, unclaimed payroll checks won't be handed over to the treasury departments of those states, they will be reverted to DE. For this reason, a citizen looking to locate missing money would find no record of their asset in the state they live in, and would likely never check DE's records.

(to be continued)

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Under law, the

Unclaimed Money: Myths and Facts
Unclaimed Money: Myths and Facts

Vallejo has $17,500-plus of
The city of Vallejo may have more than $17,500 in

California holding $6 billion in
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — Could you use a little cash? The state of California is holding $6 billion in

(Part 2 of 2)

Every state has its own laws spelling out when unclaimed properties must be handed over to the department that handles these types of assets in that state. And every type of account (safe deposit box contents, stock or bonds, utility refunds, insurance proceeds, lost or forgotten uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, dividends & bond interest, etc.) has its own unique dormancy period, which is the time that must go by before the funds are classified as "unclaimed". For this reason, different money is turned over to each state all the time, but the states only update their records whenever they have the manpower and time to do so. For these reasons, anyone serious about finding all possible money claims must search often, and learn where to search and where not to search.

These issues, among others, can seem overwhelming to a confused beginner in unclaimed asset searching, but searchers can now use guides created by experts in the field to jump the hurdles that usually plague rookies. For those who think they can manage their cash better than their state treasury dept., you owe it to yourselves to learn all about the best ways to search and then get going ASAP.

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IRS Has $1 Billion in
If you do, then the U.S. Treasury gets to keep your

Thousands in Unclaimed Cash Could Be Yours
The Virginia Department of the Treasury is participating in a Fairfax workshop to help people collect unclaimed money.

Unclaimed Money: 12 Sources of Forgotten Funds
Most unclaimed money is held by the states – about $32 billion at last count. That's because state law requires banks, brokerage firms and other companies that handle people's money to turn unclaimed funds over to the states for safekeeping if they can't locate the rightful owners. So the states are the place to begin your search.But don't stop there!The federal government has its own "buried …

(Part 1 of 2)

Considering that the Department of Finance's Division of Revenue took in over 364 million dollars in Delaware unclaimed money in 2006 alone, it is safe to assume that the state is holding many more hundreds of millions, if not over a billion dollars in lost cash, that is owed to regular people who just need to step forward and claim it. There are tens of billions in missing money nationwide, but Delaware holds a disproportionately large chunk of it because it is home to so many corporate headquarters.

On top of the issues of not knowing where and how often to search, most Americans don't realize that they could be owed Delaware unclaimed funds even if they've never resided in or been to the The Small Wonder. Over the years Delaware has become the go to place for putting down a company's headquarters. When companies have branches and locations in multiple states, unclaimed payroll checks will not be handed over to the treasury departments of those states, they will be turned over to Delaware. For this reason, a person hoping to track down missing money would find no record of their asset in the state they live in, and would likely never check Delaware's records.

Beyond just non-Delaware residents possibly finding unclaimed funds in Delaware, Delaware residents may be owed cash from other states. For starters, there are obviously many companies that are incorporated in other states that have employees in Delaware, but there are still other reasons, like insurance overpayments, that may leave a Delaware resident's abandoned funds stuck in another state.

Once people are informed about unclaimed funds, and even once they realize that they could be owed money from a number of states, they tend to do one quick search and assume that whatever the search results say is the end of the story. Sadly, not all unclaimed funds sites are the same, and there is not one search that can check the databases of all states. Even after you break it down to the state level, the lists are often not very reliable because they aren't updated in real time.

(to be continued)

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Overlooked resources could lead you to unclaimed cash
Sometimes the easiest way to wrangle a few extra dollars is when someone gives them to you for free. That's right: There's approximately $33 billion in unclaimed money out there from old savings accounts, uncashed checks, utility deposits, refunds, rebates, stocks, safe-deposit boxes and inheritances, according to the U.S. Treasury Department and other government agencies.

Bundy's
But at least we're not as bad as Cairns, whose residents have notched up $74 million in

State Website Connects Owners with Forgotten Funds
Wisconsin’s State Treasurer, Kurt Schuller, is hoping to return

Unclaimed Money: IRS Has $1B for Late 2008 Filers
IRS: Half of Potential 2008 Refunds Are $637 or More

Thousands in
The Virginia Department of the Treasury has tens of thousands of dollars in