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On the Hunt to Return Treasures
Treasure hunting isn't just for pirates. The State Treasury is also looking for valuables, but unlike those plundering, peg-legged swashbucklers, Treasury officials are looking to return items to their rightful owners. January 18, 2012, The Gazette.
Latest unclaimed property list contains large sums
The state's most-recent unclaimed property list for Surry County, made available by Rep. Sarah Stevens, contains amounts ranging from $24,371 to $1.15 owed to thousands of local citizens, businesses and organizations. January 19, 2012, Mount Airy News.
Unclaimed property returns up 31 percent through first 6 months of fiscal year
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) announced today $23.5 million in Unclaimed Property has already been returned in the first six months of fiscal year 2012. January 10, 2012, Daily Express.
State Treasurer returns record amount of unclaimed property in 2011
For the second year in a row, the State Treasurer's office returned a record amount of unclaimed property to its rightful owners in 2011. Treasurer Kurt Schuller said almost $34 million of forgotten stocks, bank accounts, and similar items were returned. That's just over $1 million more than the previous year. December 29, 2011, wtaq.com.
$41 Billion in Unused Gift Cards Since '05
As gift cards grow in popularity with consumers, for retailers they are the gift that keeps giving. Some $41 billion in gift cards have not been used since 2005, according to the research firm TowerGroup, and much of that cash will go straight into the bottom lines of the issuers. December 29, 2011, abc News.
Are You Owed Life Insurance?
One billion dollars. That is the amount of money state regulators estimate is sitting on life insurers' books and owed as death benefits, some of it languishing there for decades. December 31, 2011, Wall Street Journal.
Wis. State Treasury Searching for Owners of Unclaimed Savings Bonds
Do you remember your parents talking about US Savings Bonds Grandma and Grandpa got you but no one could ever find? December 30, 2011, WSAW.
Alberta program returns missing money
Dozens of Albertans are enjoying a little more cash this holiday season, thanks to a little-known provincial program that reunites people with money they lost, abandoned or are due to inherit. December 23, 2011, CBC News.
Bank passbook's there, but where's the $7,770?
Patrick Michael Forken kept the little U.S. Bank passbook tucked in a file folder for nearly 40 years, knowing it held his rainy day fund of $7,770. December 17, 2011, The Oregonian.
Unclaimed Money: Mom Cashes In
Cameras were there when pair received their huge check. December 21, 2011, Good Morning America.
State Treasurer returns $14.4 million during past year
As a part of the Treasurer's "Unclaimed Property Returns" tour State Treasurer Ron Estes and staff members traveled throughout Kansas talking about and searching for Kansan's unclaimed property. December 21, 2011, Reflector-Chronicle.
KC woman gets $6.1 million in unclaimed property windfall
If the holiday decorations on your neighbor's home seem particularly extravagant this year, there may be an explanation. December 14, 2011, The Kansas City Star.
Missing money and unclaimed property in Utah
Sweeter than honey, many Utahans may be just a mouse click away from learning whether the Beehive State has missing money or unclaimed property in their names. December 2, 2011, KSL.
State auctions unclaimed property on eBay, collects more than $400,000 for general fund
A state auction of unclaimed property netted taxpayers close to $434,000, the state treasurer's office said today. December 13, 2011, Boston Globe.
What I Do: Treasurer's office's Ron Giordan dispenses safe deposit box contents
Suppose a family member put some valuables in a safe deposit box and forgets about them. What happens when that person passes away and the fees on the safe deposit box go unpaid? December 12, 2011, Wisconsin State Journal.
The fate of unclaimed property: Nevada's annual Safe Deposit Box Auction
In a plastic bag taped to a banquet table, old coins wink under a pair of leather wallets, a tangle of gold jewelry and a lustrous knuckle of jade being scanned by a man with an ultraviolet flashlight and a calculator. December 7, 2011, Las Vegas Weekly.
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Could you have unclaimed money that you don't know about?
The Texas State Comptroller's Office is keeping tabs on billions of dollars in unclaimed property. December 5, 2011, KTRE.
Unclaimed Money: $6.1 Million Payout in Missouri Could be Largest in U.S. History
Someone in Missouri will get very lucky today. December 14, 2011, Good Morning America.
Unclaimed Money: Learn How to Find Unclaimed Cash for Your School
If you think about it, school districts are like vast corporations with lots of different budgets and bank accounts to keep track of, and they, too, sometimes lose track. December 5, 2011, Good Morning America.
CASE FILE: Colorado Unclaimed Property Division
Find out what happens to lost or forgotten property in this Roadshow's Most Wanted case! December 5, 2011, Antiques Roadshow on PBS.
Louisiana Newspapers to Publish Unclaimed Property Listings This Week
Thousands of Louisianans will discover surprise cash in their local newspaper this week, just in time for the holiday season. November 28, 2011, KPLC.
Wisconsin Unclaimed Property examiners return nearly $500,000 in one day!
A West Allis man received a check for nearly $115,000, and he found the money in the Wisconsin State Treasury Unclaimed Property Database. November 22, 2011, Fox6.
State Treasurer Urges Holiday Gifts From Unclaimed Property
Looking for rare or unique gifts this holiday season? Want to avoid crowded stores and shop from the comfort of your home? November 22, 2011, Fox43.
Lost And Found: WHNT News 19 Connects North Alabama Viewers With Unclaimed Property
WHNT News 19 is Taking Action to help you find lost money. On Tuesday night, our 'Lost and Found' event put many of you back in touch with cash and property that belongs to you. November 23, 2011, WHNT.
Missouri State Treasurer advises consumers to hold onto expired gift cards
With Black Friday on the horizon, Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is advising shoppers to hang onto any unused gift cards and certificates because they could be considered unclaimed property. November 21, 2011, KSDK.
Finding Your Lost Money
You may not know it, but millions of Americans are owed money from long-forgotten government payments, stock sales, bank accounts and other lost accounts. November 28, 2011, NJ Today.
Official has tips for gift card givers, receivers
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to make sure they are able to take full advantage of this great gift with some basic tips on giving and receiving gift cards. November 27, 2011, Globe Gazette.
Rutherford cash dash nets results
Crystal Lake School District 47 appears to be the big winner during Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford's two-day cash dash tour in the northern collar counties. November 22, 2011, Chicago Tribune.
Unclaimed Property Auction Set for December 3rd
State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced today her office's Unclaimed Property Division will host its annual Unclaimed Property Auction on Saturday, December 3, at the Grant Sawyer Building (555 E. Washington Avenue) in Las Vegas. November 30, 2011, KTVN.
Collecting unclaimed property
The state of Wisconsin is looking to hand out a lot of money to a lot of people. November 11, 2011, WLUK.
Search for unclaimed cash in Department of Revenue database
The state Department of Revenue returned unclaimed property to a record 108,441 claimants during the 2011 fiscal year, due in part to a sharp increase in businesses reporting unclaimed property to the state. November 9, 2011, SnoValley Star.
'Good Morning America' Shows Burlington Man The Money
A Burlington restaurant owner was reunited with thousands of his missing dollars. November 9, 2011, WISN.
Lt. Governor's Office Publishes Abandoned Property List for 2009
The Division of Banking and Insurance announces the publication of the Abandoned Property listing pursuant to T28 Chapter 29 of the Virgin Islands Code. November 6, 2011, Insurance News.
Missouri: $600 Million Of Unclaimed Property Waiting To Go Home
It could be your Christmas in November. FOX 2 is making it easy for you to find money or other stuff you probably don't even know is yours! November 9, 2011, Fox2Now.com.
Kansas Residents Hit Jackpot With Unclaimed Property Tour
Earlier this year, the state of Kansas gave one resident $516,000. It was money he didn't even know he had. Not everyone will be that lucky, but they won't know until they turn out for the Unclaimed Property Returns Tour. November 2, 2011, KAKE.
Oglebay Park To Receive Unclaimed Property Check
State Treasurer John Perdue will present an unclaimed property check to Oglebay Park Friday in the amount of $2,495, as a way to help kick off the long-running "Women & Money" conference series. November 2, 2011, WTRF.
Vt. Treasury acquires bounty of unclaimed property
The State of Vermont is holding on to tens of millions of dollars -- some of which could belong to you. November1, 2011, WCAX.
$80,000 returned to local residents
It's a small chunk of the nearly $3 million in unclaimed property in Franklin County, but State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach said "money is money," and any amount helps. November 2, 2011, The State Journal.
Unclaimed property reporting goes online
This week, businesses holding unclaimed property for Oklahomans are for the first time reporting the information via the internet through the state treasurer's web site, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced Friday. October 28, 2011, Edmonds Sun.
Get Unclaimed Money for Your Church!
How to find money for your church, temple, synagogue or mosque. October 28, 2011, abcNEWS.
State Treasurer Returns Unclaimed $6,000 To Cary Man
State Treasurer Janet Cowell has given a Cary man an unclaimed property check for $6,000 at the N.C. State Fair. October 21, 2011, WCTI.
Social media helps track down Boyd woman with $225,000 at state treasury
State Treasurer Kurt Schuller used his own Facebook page as well as his Twitter account over the past few months to track down a woman in Boyd that has nearly $225,000 sitting at the Wisconsin State Treasury. October 19, 2011, WQOW.
Do you have unclaimed property?
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced on Monday that he has returned $235,000 in unclaimed property to a woman in the Kansas City area, $169,000 to a St. Louis area business and $137,000 to a company doing business throughout Missouri. October 17, 2011, KMOV.
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