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In addition to not limiting yourselves to checking Indiana's databases, it's even more important that check records often because you never know when a record in your name may be added to the unclaimed money database of any given state. The state obviously doesn't have a record of these funds until a particular account has been dormant long enough to be considered "unclaimed", but even at that point, there's no guarantee of how quickly the state will actually add the record to their database.

The one downside to unclaimed money in Indiana is that there is a time limit on claiming your money. The majority of states will hold on to your cash indefinitely, until you or some heir of yours claims it after you've passed away, but Indiana only gives you twenty-five years. twenty-five years may sound like a long period of time, but if you take in to account that money becomes "unclaimed" because it's forgotten, which means there's a good chance it was abandoned a long period of time ago. Urgency is clearly key in finding lost monies in the state of Indiana.

To make sure you find your forgotten funds before the state takes full possession of them, and to sidestep countless other issues that plague those looking for unclaimed money, it's important that you enlist the assistance of unclaimed money experts to guide you through the process.

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Michigan Battles The 'Seinfeld Can Scam' (NPR)
Michigan spends millions of dollars every year to return deposits on bottles and cans brought in from border states that don't pay back the deposits. The state charges a 10 cent deposit on cans and bottles to encourage recycling — inspiring a well-known episode of the sitcom Seinfeld.

Millions of Unclaimed Dollars in Acadiana - KATC

Millions of Unclaimed Dollars in Acadiana KATC, LA - Dec 4, 2008 More than 400 million dollars in unclaimed money and property is being held by the state. There's no expiration date for making a claim. …

Founder of Found Money, Edward Palonek and Santa Claus Find People … - Free Press Release Center (press release)

Founder of Found Money, Edward Palonek and Santa Claus Find People … Free Press Release Center (press release), Canada - Dec 4, 2008 What a great Christmas gift, finding some of your missing money', says Palonek. 'Foundmoney was the first company to make the national database of unclaimed …

Dewan Negara: Unclaimed money to rise to RM95m (The New Straits Times)
THE total amount of money in the Unclaimed Money Registry is expected to go up to RM95 million this year. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah said a total of RM58 million was paid out to claimants last year, compared with RM15 million in 2002.

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Each year states across the nation, including Indiana, take in more unclaimed money than they return to the rightful owners, which is causing huge piles of cash totaling tens of billions of dollars. Indiana unclaimed money alone now totals 350 million dollars, and those assets are there for the taking if the residents it belongs to can only track it down and come forward to claim it.

The total unclaimed money being held by Indiana's Attorney General's Office is sure to grow, because a lack of education plus widespread skepticism continue to allow the 20,000 new accounts added each month to outpace the total number of accounts given back to their rightful owners. Whether it's the idea that abandoned assets are some sort of scam, or the idea that searching one time on some random website is all that needs to be done, the unclaimed money coffers of Indiana and all other 49 states will continue to grow, unless people begin to look for the help of missing money experts to help them in their search.

It has been stated by the Hoosier State's unclaimed money division, some of the most common forms of lost money include: insurance proceeds, stock dividends, savings and checking accounts, unclaimed wages or commissions, credit balances, certificates of deposit, customer deposits or overpayments, refunds, underlying shares, money orders, and safe deposit box contents.

It is not a secret that Indiana is one of the states that are home to the corporate headquarters quite a number of large corporations that have locations across the nation. What does this mean to people looking for lost money? It means that even people who don't live in Indiana, never have lived in Indiana, or have never even visited Indiana, may still be due money, because if a corporation can not find the rightful owner of a particular account, then it's supposed to be passed along to the state in which the company is based. This same "out of state" unclaimed money issue is also often present when it comes to money owed by insurance companies, among others.

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State Treasurer has millions of dollars in unclaimed property - Wausau Daily Herald

State Treasurer has millions of dollars in unclaimed property Wausau Daily Herald, WI - 20 hours ago Under Wisconsin law, after one to five years of inactivity, Wisconsin businesses are required to turn all unclaimed money, stock and safe deposit boxes to …

$700,000 in unclaimed cash in Greensville (NBC 12 Richmond)
GREENSVILLE, VA (NBC12) - Several people have come forward to claim nearly three quarters of a million dollars that was seized during a traffic stop. We first told you about this story in September.

Man's Suspicious Request About Unclaimed Money Prompts Warning - Hartford Courant

Man's Suspicious Request About Unclaimed Money Prompts Warning Hartford Courant, United States - Nov 10, 2008 The reports list names and addresses of people who are owed unclaimed money, and sometimes Social Security numbers. That raises concern about the potential …

Lost money returned to Bluffton couple (WTOC 11 Savannah)
A kind gesture, a search for owners and an act of faith, has helped one Bluffton, South Carolina couple reclaim hundreds of dollars in missing cash.

Money saving tips-Unclaimed money and property - ABC12.com

Money saving tips-Unclaimed money and property ABC12.com, MI - Nov 25, 2008 Thousands of people in Michigan do have money coming to them from the state treasury. That's where unclaimed money is sent. "(It) can be money on there from …

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It is not a secret that IN is one of those states that are home to the corporate headquarters of many huge corporations that also have locations across the nation. What does this mean to people searching for lost cash? It means that even people who do not reside in IN, never have resided in IN, or have never even been to IN, may still be owed money, because if a corporation cannot locate the rightful owner of an account, then it is supposed to be passed along to the state in which the company is headquartered. This same "out of state" unclaimed funds issue is also often present when it comes to money owed from insurance companies, among many others.

Beyond just not limiting yourself to checking IN's databases, it is even more important that check records regularly because you never know when an account in your name might be added to the unclaimed funds database of any given state. The state obviously has no record of these monies until an account has been abandoned long enough for the state to consider it "unclaimed", and even then, there's no guarantee of how quickly the state will actually add the record to their database.

The only downside to unclaimed funds in IN is that there's a time limit on claiming your money. Many states will hold your cash forever, until you or some heir of yours claims it at some point, but IN only gives you 25 years. 25 years might sound like a long period of time, but if you take in to account that money becomes "unclaimed" because it is forgotten about, which means that there is a good chance it was abandoned a long period of time ago. Urgency is clearly key in finding lost monies in the state of IN.

To ensure you track down your lost assets before the state takes full possession of them, and to sidestep countless other problems that plague those searching for unclaimed funds, it is important that you enlist the help of unclaimed funds experts to guide you through the process.

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IRS has unclaimed money - Liberty Vindicator

KCBS

IRS has unclaimed money Liberty Vindicator, TX - Nov 8, 2008 To view a list of Liberty County residents who have unclaimed money, visit www.thevindicator.com starting Sunday evening. Millions in Tax Refunds, Rebates Unclaimed WalletPop 105 stimulus checks for Racine County residents are unclaimed Journal Times IRS Has Unclaimed Checks for 107 County Residents Cape May County Herald TMCnet all 36 news articles

Site tackles taxing issues (The New Zealand Herald)
A new website that helps workers check if they are entitled to any unclaimed tax refunds has given back $5 million to Kiwi taxpayers since August. Director of TaxRefunds.co.nz, Geoff Matthews, says his company is returning $100,000 a day into the pockets of New Zealanders.

Business As Usual - Hartford Courant

Business As Usual Hartford Courant, United States - 23 hours ago Sadly, there is now less money in the budget to make it work effectively. But the legislature rejected Mrs. Rell's proposal to seize unclaimed bottle …

Do you have unclaimed money? (WPTV West Palm Beach)
The state has a vault filled with long lost treasure. Some of it could be yours. All you have to do is log on and claim it!

Winning lottery ticket still unclaimed (Elk Grove Times)
A winning lottery ticket at an Elk Grove Village gas station remains unclaimed, leaving the potentially lucky winner a mystery.

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Every year states across the nation, including IN, take in more unclaimed funds than they return to the rightful owners, leading to huge piles of cash worth tens of billions of dollars. Indiana unclaimed money alone recently reached $350 million, and those assets are there for the taking if the residents it belongs to can only locate it and come forward to claim it.

The total unclaimed funds currently being held by IN's Attorney General's Office will almost certainly grow, because a lack of education plus widespread skepticism continue to allow for the twenty thousand new accounts added monthly to outpace the number of accounts returned to their rightful owners. Whether it is the perception that abandoned assets are some type of scam, or the theory that searching just once on any old website is all that needs to be done, the unclaimed funds coffers of IN and the other 49 states will continue growing, unless people begin to look for the help of missing money experts to assist them in this process.

According to the Hoosier State's unclaimed funds division, some of the most common types of unclaimed assets include: savings and checking accounts, unclaimed wages or commissions, insurance proceeds, stock dividends, customer deposits or overpayments, underlying shares, credit balances, certificates of deposit, money orders, safe deposit box contents, and refunds.

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11-26-08 Giannoulias Bill Protects Consumers - The Shopper Online

11-26-08 Giannoulias Bill Protects Consumers The Shopper Online, IL - 17 hours ago Once the state has possession of the unclaimed property, residents can recover their assets free of charge. Under current law, finder firms are not required …

IRS may owe you some money - Cape Cod Times

The Associated Press

IRS may owe you some money Cape Cod Times, MA - 4 hours ago In Massachusetts, the average undelivered economic stimulus check is worth $570; unclaimed refund checks averaged $963. Unclaimed Tax Refunds WSFA IRS trying to deliver checks to 58 locals Prattville Progress all 281 news articles

Conn. trims deficit, but won’t seek bottle deposit money - Journal Inquirer

Conn. trims deficit, but won’t seek bottle deposit money Journal Inquirer, CT - Nov 25, 2008 Specifically, it would have allowed the state to seize unclaimed bottle and can deposits that now land in beverage distributors’ pockets. …

Rell seeks unclaimed deposits (New Haven Register)
Associated Press HARTFORD — Gov. M. Jodi Rell wants state government to take the millions of dollars that soda and beer drinkers leave each year in unclaimed bottle and can deposits.

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The one downside to unclaimed money in IN is that there's a time limit on making your claim. The majority of states will hold on to your cash indefinitely, until you or some heir of yours claims it after you've passed away, but IN only gives you twenty-five years. twenty-five years might sound like a long time, but if you take in to account that money becomes "unclaimed" because it is forgotten about, which means there's a good chance it was abandoned a long time ago. Urgency is clearly important in tracking down lost property in the state of IN.

To make sure you find your lost assets before the state takes full possession of them, and to overcome countless other problems that befall those searching for unclaimed money, it is important that you enlist the help of unclaimed money experts to guide you through the process.

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Unclaimed money - The West Australian

Unclaimed money The West Australian, Australia - 22 hours ago The Register lists the Payee’s name, Suburb where they lived, the amount held and the company that held the money. Please note that additional information …

State may claim unclaimed bottle deposits (Boston Globe)
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is proposing that state government take control of the millions of dollars in bottle and can deposits that soda and beer drinkers in Connecticut leave unclaimed each year.

State Eyes Unclaimed Deposits (Hartford Courant)
Gov. M. Jodi Rell says the $25 million in unclaimed bottle and can deposits belongs to the state, not to the beer and soda distributors who now pocket every nickel not redeemed by consumers.

Abandoned pets awaiting loving homes - VillageSoup Belfast

VillageSoup Belfast

Abandoned pets awaiting loving homes VillageSoup Belfast,  USA - 22 hours ago If the animal remains unclaimed after 10 days, McLaughlin said it becomes the property of the shelter and Blake can put the animal up for adoption. …

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Each year states across the nation, including IN, take in more unclaimed money than they return to the true owners, which is causing massive piles of cash totaling tens of billions of dollars. Indiana unclaimed money alone recently reached $350 million, and those assets are there for the taking if the citizens it belongs to can just track it down and step forward to claim it.

The total unclaimed money being held by IN's Office of the Attorney General is sure to grow, as lack of knowledge plus widespread skepticism continue to allow the 20,000 new listings added each month to outpace the number of accounts reunited with the true owners. Whether it is the idea that forgotten funds are some type of scam, or the idea that searching one time on some random web site is all that should be done, the unclaimed money rolls of IN and the other 49 states will continue growing, unless people begin to ask for the help of missing money experts to aid them in this process.

It has been stated by the Hoosier State's unclaimed money division, some of the most common forms of unclaimed assets include: unclaimed wages or commissions, savings and checking accounts, stock dividends, insurance proceeds, underlying shares, customer deposits or overpayments, certificates of deposit, credit balances, refunds, money orders, and safe deposit box contents.

It is not a secret that IN is one of the states that are home to the headquarters of many huge corporations that also have locations across the nation. What does this mean to citizens searching for lost cash? It means that even people who don't reside in IN, have never lived in IN, or have never even visited IN, might still be owed a claim, due to the fact that if a corporation cannot track down the rightful owner of an account, then it is supposed to be handed over to the state in which the company is headquartered. This same "other state" unclaimed money issue is also often present when dealing with money owed by insurance companies, among others.

Beyond just not limiting yourselves to checking IN's databases, it's even more important that check records regularly because you never know when a record in your name may be added to the unclaimed money database of any given state. The state obviously doesn't have a record of these assets until an account has been abandoned long enough for the state to consider it "unclaimed", and even then, there's no guarantee of how fast the state will actually add the record to their database.

(to be continued)

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IRS holding $266 mil in unclaimed suburban stimulus checks, refunds (Daily Herald)
The IRS said the 383,000 checks were in the mail. Really. But they never arrived. So if you haven't received your economic stimulus check or are still waiting for an income tax refund, it might be because the check was in the mail but never delivered due to an incorrect address or other mail problems.

IRS seeks owners of unclaimed money - Ventura County Star

IRS seeks owners of unclaimed money Ventura County Star, CA - Oct 25, 2008 The checks total $643785 in unclaimed money. The average amount on the stimulus checks is $617; the average for the refund checks is $1007. … BRIEF: Are you 1 of 30000 Floridians owed money from IRS? TMCnet Area taxpayers owed money from IRS Minot Daily News The IRS has your money, it just needs your correct address Beaumont Enterprise Cincinnati.com - Columbia Daily Tribune all 470 news articles

IRS has unclaimed money - Liberty Vindicator

KCBS

IRS has unclaimed money Liberty Vindicator, TX - Nov 8, 2008 To view a list of Liberty County residents who have unclaimed money, visit www.thevindicator.com starting Sunday evening. Millions in Tax Refunds, Rebates Unclaimed WalletPop 105 stimulus checks for Racine County residents are unclaimed Journal Times Stimulus checks, refunds still unclaimed: IRS owes more than … TMCnet all 36 news articles

Your Money Matters (The Advocate)
Unclaimed money is being held by the state and is waiting to be picked up. You could have money waiting for you.

Our missing moneybags - Sydney Morning Herald

Our missing moneybags Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Nov 18, 2008 By John Collett The amount of money in "lost" superannuation accounts continues to grow to mountainous proportions. It has reached almost $13 billion, …

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In addition to not limiting yourself to searching Indiana's records, it is even more important that check records frequently because you never know when a listing in your name might be added to the unclaimed money list of any given state. The state obviously doesn't have a record of these monies until an account has been abandoned long enough for the state to consider it "unclaimed", but even then, there's not a guarantee of how quickly the state will actually add the record to their system.

The only downside to unclaimed money in Indiana is that there is a time limit on making your claim. Many states will hold your money indefinitely, until you or some heir of yours claims it at some point, but Indiana only gives you twenty-five years. twenty-five years may sound like a long time, but if you take in to account that money becomes "unclaimed" because it's forgotten, which means that there's a good chance it was abandoned a long time ago. Urgency is obviously key in tracking down lost monies in the state of Indiana.

To make certain you track down your abandoned assets before the state takes full possession of them, and to overcome countless other issues that plague those looking for unclaimed money, it's important that you enlist the assistance of unclaimed money experts to guide you through the process.

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Unclaimed money may be yours - The Cherokeean Herald

Unclaimed money may be yours The Cherokeean Herald, TX - Nov 4, 2008 However, many more residents have unclaimed property that was not published. To find out if a person has money in the state treasury go to the state …

Wisconsinites Missing out on Money - WEAU-TV 13

CaymanMama.com (press release)

Wisconsinites Missing out on Money WEAU-TV 13, WI - Oct 23, 2008 About 51 people also did not get their economic stimulus checks in Eau Claire County, totaling more than $23000 dollars in unclaimed money. … IRS seeks owners of unclaimed money Ventura County Star IRS Looking to Give Back Unclaimed Money San Diego 6 BRIEF: Are you 1 of 30000 Floridians owed money from IRS? TMCnet WLWT - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel all 470 news articles

IRS has unclaimed money - Liberty Vindicator

KCBS

IRS has unclaimed money Liberty Vindicator, TX - Nov 8, 2008 To view a list of Liberty County residents who have unclaimed money, visit www.thevindicator.com starting Sunday evening. Millions in Tax Refunds, Rebates Unclaimed WalletPop 105 stimulus checks for Racine County residents are unclaimed Journal Times Stimulus checks, refunds still unclaimed: IRS owes more than … TMCnet Cape May County Herald all 36 news articles