"Unclaimed Property: Millions at Risk, Are You Missing Out?"
More than 30 million people in the United States have unclaimed property, including money from inactive bank accounts, unused rebate cards, or uncashed paychecks, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. State treasurers are urging people to check state-by-state databases to see if they have unclaimed assets, which can range from $10 to $500 on average. Over $4 billion worth of unclaimed property was returned to people in fiscal year 2022, and most states do not have a statute of limitations for claiming your property. All state-based searches and claims processes are free, so be cautious of companies offering to do the legwork for a fee.