MONEY · FREE TO CHECK
5 free places every American should search
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THE ODDS
NAUPA estimates about one in seven Americans has unclaimed property.
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PLACE 1
The free official site searches most states at once.
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PLACE 2
Find every state's program on Unclaimed.org. Search all states you've lived in.
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PLACE 3
Didn't file? You generally have 3 years to claim a tax refund.
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PLACE 4
Search TreasuryDirect for matured U.S. savings bonds.
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PLACE 5
FHA refunds, back wages from the Labor Dept. and old pensions at PBGC.
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WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND
Old wages, bank accounts, security deposits, insurance and refunds.
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WARNING
Don't pay "finders" or reply to texts promising money for a fee.
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FREE U.S. GUIDE
Every official link, what proof you need and how long it takes.
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