Millions available in unclaimed property, says Missouri state treasurerDonna Walter
Many don’t realize that businesses, government agencies, financial institutions, and other organizations give safe deposit box contents, as well as money and securities to the Treasurer’s Office. The reason for this is that these entities are required to give any unclaimed property to the...
TheIllinois State Treasurermentioned that many received US savings bonds for birthdays or other celebrations in life and they are rightfully owed money. He said the federal government is counting on people not knowing or being willing to go through the process of claiming it. Now, there's an e...
In fact, a lot of lost property is required to be turned in. And the Treasury office might keep it for quite a while, waiting for you to claim it. On the other hand, the states do auction items off after awhile to raise money. And we’re not just talking $1 here or there. ...
every year, often because of something as simple as a misspelled name or an out-of-date address,” according to a statement from Stacy Garrity, treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “But let’s be clear: this is your money we’re talking about, and I want to return it to...
will have already absconded with the money you sent them. Never ever pay any money up front to recover your assets. Wait until a month after the check clears before paying the finder's fee. Also, the payment to you will come from a reputable source, such as the state treasurer's ...
Missouri stands to get $5.4 million in unclaimed property in the next 10 years as the result of a proposed settlement of a suit.Richard Stensrud, general counsel for state Treasurer Bob Holden, said Friday that Missouri had been actively promoting the settlement. "This is not a bad deal for...