But she never thought to check it to look for any lost accounts or money until recently.
One day she got curious and went online to see what she might find.
Apparently he had a forgottenlife insurancepolicy.
Most claims for lost money arent that big.
In Rhode Island the average was $1,037 for 2013.
But finding a $1,000 would be nice too, right?
When I checked recently, I found three entries for money owed to my father.
I told her about it and she collected about $900 for an hours work.
Three provinces in Canada do as well (Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta).
Perhaps the odds are slim of finding money youre entitled to, but you could be surprised.
Consumer Reports notes that there aremore than $1 billion in unclaimed benefitsjust from forgotten life-insurance policies.
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Thats how much is held by state unclaimed property programs around the country.
How much might belong to you?
You could pay a company to help you, but there really is no need.
The process of locating and claiming your money is pretty straightforward in most states.
So by now you must be wondering…
Where Do You Find Lost Money?
The databases for missing money and property are maintained by each state.
But most states are members of theNational Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, also known as NAUPA.
Did you know?
The state websites are usually pretty easy to use.
Another good place to check isMissing Money.
This organization works with NAUPA to provide easier online searching.
Some states allow legitimate companies to help you find and claim your money for a percentage.
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