{"id":2147,"date":"2026-07-30T02:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jddaddy.com\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2026-07-30T02:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:18:38","slug":"how-to-claim-unclaimed-money-from-your-state-in-2026-free-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jddaddy.com\/en\/how-to-claim-unclaimed-money-from-your-state-in-2026-free-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Claim Unclaimed Money from Your State in 2026 (Free Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-article\" style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0B3D63 0%,#155e75 35%,#1FA39B 80%,#34d0b5 100%); border-radius: 20px; padding: 45px 30px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 800; color: #fff !important; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .95; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;\">How-To \u2022 Money Saving \u2022 Banking<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 26pt; font-weight: 900; color: #fff !important; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 16px; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\">How to Claim Unclaimed Money from Your State in 2026 (Free Step-by-Step)<\/h1>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #e6fff9 !important; font-weight: 500;\">\ud83d\udcc5 July 2026 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 \u270d\ufe0f JD \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 \u23f1\ufe0f 7 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"margin: 30px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 14px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6694951\/pexels-photo-6694951.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=650&amp;w=940\" alt=\"A person searching for unclaimed money on a laptop with cash nearby\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size: 11pt; color: #8a93a5; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px;\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@tima-miroshnichenko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tima Miroshnichenko<\/a> on Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">There are <strong>billions of dollars in unclaimed money<\/strong> sitting with US state treasuries right now \u2014 and some of it may be yours. Old security deposits, forgotten paychecks, insurance payouts, and dormant bank accounts all get turned over to the state. Here&#8217;s how to find and claim it for free, step by step.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e8; border-left: 5px solid #28a745; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a4d2e; margin: 0;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>The best part:<\/strong> searching and claiming is <strong>always free<\/strong> through official state sites. If a service asks for money to &#8220;find&#8221; your cash, walk away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f5f9fb; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 22px 26px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0b3d63; margin: 0 0 12px;\">On This Page<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; font-size: 15pt; line-height: 2;\">\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#what-counts\">\u2192 What Counts as Unclaimed Money?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#how-search\">\u2192 How to Search (Step-by-Step)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#how-file\">\u2192 How to File a Claim and Get Paid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#timelines\">\u2192 Timelines &amp; Payout at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#scams\">\u2192 Avoid Scams and &#8220;Finder&#8221; Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #155e75; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#faq\">\u2192 FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-counts\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">What Counts as Unclaimed Money?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">Unclaimed money (also called unclaimed property) is cash a business or agency couldn&#8217;t return to you, so it was handed to the state after a dormancy period \u2014 usually one to five years. The state holds it indefinitely until you claim it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0 14px;\">Common sources include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.9; color: #222233; padding-left: 24px;\">\n<li><strong>Forgotten bank accounts<\/strong> and old CDs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uncashed paychecks<\/strong> from a past employer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security or utility deposits<\/strong> you never got back<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance payouts<\/strong> and refunds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stocks, dividends, and mutual fund shares<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Refunds<\/strong> from stores, cable companies, or the IRS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contents of safe-deposit boxes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0B3D63,#1FA39B); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; text-align: center; margin: 34px 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,61,99,.25);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 40pt; font-weight: 900; color: #fff !important; line-height: 1; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\">1 in 7<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15pt; color: #e6fff9 !important; margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\">Americans has unclaimed property waiting, per NAUPA. It costs nothing to check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-search\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">How to Search for Unclaimed Money (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">Follow these steps to run a proper search across every state you&#8217;ve lived in.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 1 \u2014 Start at the official multi-state site.<\/strong> Go to <a style=\"color: #155e75; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missingmoney.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MissingMoney.com<\/a>, the NAUPA-endorsed database that covers most US states in one search.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 2 \u2014 Search your name.<\/strong> Enter your first and last name. Leave the state field blank first to see nationwide results, then narrow if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 3 \u2014 Search variations.<\/strong> Try nicknames, maiden names, and misspellings. Add your middle initial if common names flood the results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 4 \u2014 Search every state you&#8217;ve lived in.<\/strong> Property is held by the state where the business was located, not where you live now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 5 \u2014 Check your state treasury directly too.<\/strong> A few states (like California and some others) aren&#8217;t fully on MissingMoney. Search &#8220;[your state] unclaimed property&#8221; and use only the <code>.gov<\/code> result \u2014 for example, <a style=\"color: #155e75; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sco.ca.gov\/upd_msg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California&#8217;s official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">Step 6 \u2014 Search for relatives.<\/strong> You can claim property of a deceased family member if you&#8217;re the rightful heir.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff3cd; border-left: 5px solid #ffc107; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #664d03; margin: 0;\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Write down the property ID for each match \u2014 you&#8217;ll need it to file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-file\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">How to File a Claim and Get Paid<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">Once you find a match, filing is straightforward:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #0B3D63; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">1. Click &#8220;Claim&#8221; on the listing.<\/strong> The official site walks you through it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #0B3D63; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">2. Verify your identity.<\/strong> Expect to provide your name, current and past addresses, and often your Social Security number.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #0B3D63; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">3. Upload proof.<\/strong> Common documents: government ID, proof of your Social Security number, and something linking you to the old address (a utility bill, tax return, or lease).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #0B3D63; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">4. Submit and wait.<\/strong> Small claims can be approved in <strong>days to a few weeks<\/strong>. Larger or heir claims can take <strong>30\u201390 days<\/strong> while the state verifies documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #0B3D63; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #222233;\"><strong style=\"color: #0b3d63;\">5. Get your money.<\/strong> Most states pay by mailed check; some offer direct deposit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 5px solid #1FA39B; padding: 6px 0 6px 24px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 1.5; color: #0b3d63; margin: 0;\">&#8220;You&#8217;ll never pay a fee to the state to claim your own money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"timelines\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">State Timelines &amp; Payout at a Glance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">Processing times and rules vary by state. Here&#8217;s a general comparison of what to expect.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14pt; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #0B3D63;\">\n<th style=\"color: #fff !important; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 13pt;\">Claim type<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #fff !important; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 13pt;\">Processing time<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #fff !important; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 13pt;\">Documents needed<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #fff !important; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 13pt;\">Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f9fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Simple cash claim (your name, one address)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">A few days\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">ID + SSN proof<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a7c3a;\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Claim with address history<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">2\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">ID, SSN, proof of past address<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a7c3a;\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f9fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Deceased relative \/ heir claim<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">30\u201390+ days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Death certificate, proof of heirship<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a7c3a;\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Securities \/ stock<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">30\u201360 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">ID + brokerage records<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a7c3a;\">Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f9fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Safe-deposit box contents<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">Varies (may require appointment)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; color: #222;\">ID + affidavit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a7c3a;\">Free*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 14px 0 26px;\">*Storage fees may apply for safe-deposit box contents. Amounts range from a few dollars to thousands \u2014 even a &#8220;small&#8221; find is worth 15 minutes of searching.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"scams\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Avoid Unclaimed Money Scams and &#8220;Finder&#8221; Fees<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">This space attracts scammers because people don&#8217;t know the search is free. Protect yourself:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdecea; border-left: 5px solid #d93025; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 22px 26px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16pt; line-height: 1.8; color: #611a15; padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\">\n<li><strong>Never pay upfront to &#8220;locate&#8221; your money.<\/strong> Legitimate finders (if you use one at all) are capped by many states and only take a cut <em>after<\/em> you&#8217;re paid \u2014 and you rarely need them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only trust <code>.gov<\/code> and MissingMoney.com.<\/strong> Ignore lookalike sites with ads promising to &#8220;unlock&#8221; funds for a fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The government won&#8217;t text or email you first<\/strong> about unclaimed money and demand payment. That&#8217;s a scam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for federal money too.<\/strong> For unclaimed federal sources (like tax refunds or savings bonds), start at <a style=\"color: #155e75; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/unclaimed-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA.gov&#8217;s unclaimed money page<\/a> \u2014 also free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.85; color: #222233; margin: 26px 0;\">If you want to keep your finances tidy after collecting, it&#8217;s a good time to freeze your credit and review old accounts you may have forgotten.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">Is searching for unclaimed money really free?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">Yes. Searching and claiming through official state sites and MissingMoney.com is always free. Any site charging a fee to search is not the official source.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">How long does it take to get unclaimed money?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">Simple claims often clear in a few days to three weeks. Heir claims or those needing extra documents can take 30\u201390 days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">Can I claim money for a deceased parent or relative?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">Yes, if you&#8217;re the legal heir. You&#8217;ll typically need a death certificate and proof of your relationship or entitlement, and the process takes longer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">Does unclaimed money expire?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">No. States hold unclaimed property indefinitely until the rightful owner or heir claims it, so there&#8217;s no deadline to worry about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">Why do I have unclaimed money I don&#8217;t remember?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">Most people forget small deposits, final paychecks, refund checks, or old accounts after a move. Businesses turn these over to the state when they can&#8217;t reach you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-weight: 800; color: #0b3d63; margin: 22px 0 6px;\">Do I owe taxes on unclaimed money?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17pt; line-height: 1.75; color: #222233; margin: 0;\">Sometimes. Returned cash you already paid tax on usually isn&#8217;t taxable, but interest or investment gains may be. Check with a tax professional for larger amounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 1.6em 0 .9em; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: .3em;\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f5e8,#d4f0e0); border-left: 6px solid #28a745; border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px 28px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.8; color: #1a4d2e; margin: 0;\">\u2705 Checking for unclaimed money takes about 15 minutes and could put real cash back in your pocket \u2014 all for free. Search every state you&#8217;ve lived in, file through the official site, and ignore anyone who wants a fee up front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<style>@keyframes jddPulse{0%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(255,153,0,.45)}50%{transform:scale(1.05);box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(255,153,0,.85)}100%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(255,153,0,.45)}}<\/style>\n<p><a style=\"display: block; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; background: #FF9900; color: #111; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none; animation: jddPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missingmoney.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Search for My Money \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billions in unclaimed money sit with state treasuries \u2014 old deposits, forgotten paychecks, refunds. 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