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News About Unclaimed Property Programs
St. Louis area man gets forgotten $1.6 million
A local man who somehow lost track of a hefty stock holding is now $1.6 million richer, compliments of the sleuths in Jefferson City who try to solve the mysteries of unclaimed assets.
State Treasurer delivers record pay outs in 2009
According to State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass, the Unclaimed Property Department paid out a record-breaking number of claims in 2009. The year was the second highest payout to Wisconsin Residents ever.
State proclaims eBay auctions a success
Thanks to eBay, the State of Rhode Island hooked up with Pennsylvania coin collector Ronald Coble in an auction that won him 291 pre-1964 silver quarters and which reaped taxpayers here a windfall of $880.
Millions in forgotten cash listed online
Millions of dollars have gone unclaimed in Alberta because people have forgotten -- or are simply unaware -- their bosses owe them wages, a utility company still has their deposit, or savings are scrolled away in long-idle financial accounts.
Does the Government Owe You Money?
The U.S. Treasury owes Americans nearly $17 billion in unredeemed Series E savings bonds. Sold from 1941 until 1980, the bonds were marketed initially as a way to show patriotism during World War II and later as a safe way to invest. But many people have lost or forgotten about bonds purchased generations ago. Now, some lawmakers and government officials are trying to help citizens get their money back.
It's Not Too Late To Redeem Expired Gift Cards
Illinois residents who received gift cards from previous holiday seasons may be able to redeem them for cash even once the gift cards expire, according to the Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
Treasurer returns cash to SC residents
The State Treasurer's Office announced Wednesday it returned a record $12.43 million in unclaimed property to South Carolinians in 2009.
Maine to seek owners of forgotten WW II bonds
State Rep. Herb Adams and state Treasurer David Lemoine are asking the U.S. Treasury Department to provide the state with a list of Mainers who bought war bonds that have not been cashed in.
35,000 Veterans Have Unclaimed Property
"These veterans have served our country well and we owe it to them" said Dennis McKinney. "Finding and returning their property is the least that we can do."
State wants to return $360 million - you could have share
The state of Oregon is trying to return more than $360 million in unclaimed property to more than 1 million rightful owners.
Louisiana to set record in collecting unclaimed property
The state is close to breaking its record for collecting unclaimed property that people long ago forgot, the head of agency that keeps tabs on the assets said Monday.
$26,540 check turns farm bureau's red into black
Frederick County Farm Bureau's surprise $26,540 it received recently from the state comes none too soon for the organization that's operating in the red for 2009.
Missouri's Largest Lost And FoundOne in every 10 Missourians has unclaimed money and property the state is waiting to give back, but most people don't even know it.
Phishing E-Mail Reminds Missourians Regarding Unclaimed PropertyClint Zweifel, State Treasurer of Missourians, is alerting residents about a phishing campaign in which an individual or group pretends to be the State Treasurer's assistant and tries to steal users' private information through a bogus e-mail, as per the news published by CLINT ZWEIFEL on November 4, 2009.
Texas looks to return $2 billion in unclaimed cash, valuablesThe state is ready to give back millions of dollars to their rightful owners, and you could be among them.
Ancient artifacts among now-claimed collection delivered to treasurer's office
Warning: This story has more questions than answers. For instance, who is this man who says he figured his creditors or Wells Fargo Bank had taken possession of his antiques collection, the one now wheeling its way to him in Oregon?
WWII's Unclaimed Treasure--States Battle U.S. For Billions in Lost War Bonds
Nearly 70 years ago, the federal government began issuing hundreds of billions of dollars in savings bonds to finance the greatest war effort in the nation's history, with no less than President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who summoned patriotic Americans to "one great partnership," buying the very first.
Personal Finance: California's lost and found fund is bulging with billions
It's not like hitting the lottery, but it beats hunting for spare change in the couch cushions. When it comes to locating long-lost cash, one of the most overlooked places is the state controller's office.
Uncashed U.S. small bonds not small change
Uncle Sam owes Americans about $16.5 billion that they lent him...And he's not doing enough to remind people to claim their money, some members of Congress say.
Cashing in on Unclaimed Property
Tough times compel people to rein in spending, cancel pricey subscription services like premium cable, mail in product rebate receipts, and collect food coupons. But the aggregate savings from those activities could end up looking like pocket change compared to billions of dollars in unclaimed property being held in state controllers' and the U.S. Treasury's coffers.
Dateline NBC / You Might Be Rich! Here's how to find out
In a rough economic time like this one, who couldn't use some extra cash? There's billions of dollars of unclaimed cash out there.
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