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South Carolina State Treasurer Launches “Palmetto Payback” to Distribute Over $600K in Unclaimed Funds
More than 3,800 South Carolina residents may receive unexpected checks this month as part of a new effort by the State Treasurer’s Office to return unclaimed prope...
How to Tell Whether an Unclaimed Asset Site is Legitimate or Not
The unclaimed asset industry is a huge industry with tens of billions of dollars up for grabs. Naturally, this attracts scammers. Among them, there are two main types. The first steals your information. T...
Airbnb Owners Sue Company Over March Refunds for Owners
A recently filed class action lawsuit demonstrates the difficulties that travel companies have faced during the pandemic. In a way, they are caught between a rock and a hard place. There have been many lawsuits filed...
Reconnecting Citizens with Lost Fortunes: Unclaimed Property Clinic Aims to Empower Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania lawmakers, in partnership with the state treasury, are stepping up their efforts to help citizens recover their forgotten fortunes through an unclaimed prop...
Unclaimed Funds: What You Need to Know
Have you ever heard of unclaimed funds? If not, you're not alone. Unclaimed funds represent forgotten or lost money or assets, and the rightful owner has yet to claim them. It can happen for various reasons, including when someon...
Avoid Unclaimed Funds Scams This Christmas
Bottom Line: The good news here is that unclaimed funds in general are not a scam and you might actually have unclaimed funds out there waiting for you. If you own a phone, then you have likely received a call before tell...
What To Do With Your Old 401(k) Accounts: Smart Moves to Secure Your Retirement
You might leave behind an old 401(k) account when you change jobs or retire. While it’s easy to forget about these retirement savings, managing them wisely can significantly impact your f...
How to Reclaim Your Unclaimed Assets and Avoid Penalties
Millions of Americans have unclaimed property, from forgotten bank accounts to uncashed checks. This can happen when people change addresses, forget about deposits, or switch financial institutions. As a result, t...
$1.6 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in December: Are You Owed Money?
In December 2024, the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office returned an impressive $1.65 million in unclaimed property to rightful owners. Covering 1,202 claims and 3,715 individual propertie...