I was searching the net recently for interesting news and an article on modern day treasure hunters caught my eye. It seems that for some Americans armed with metal detectors, looking for treasure in the FLA Keys has become more than recreation and has become quite lucrative. Rusted artifacts and the occasional gold and silver bullion from sunken Spanish ships are just some of the finds. Interesting news indeed.
Sunken treasures are not the only riches available for citizens hoping to go on a treasure hunt though. After finishing the article on treasure hunting scuba divers, I saw another news story about Alabama unclaimed money, noting that the state treasury has recently given away as much as $23 million of it to the state's citizens in just a year's time. Well actually, the term 'given away' is kind of inaccurate - 'given back' is the better word to use considering that Ala. forgotten funds actually belonged to the people that received it to begin with. The large value of the funds given back may be due to the State Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program that aims to heighten the awareness of residents about unclaimed properties. Lists of the names of owners of these monies are placed in public places like state fairs and shopping malls. Booths are also set up by employees of the Ala. Treasury Dept.'s Unclaimed Property Division in these public places - providing free assistance in doing an Ala. search.
Tour of 72 counties returns millions in assets Superior Telegram, MN - Dec 4, 2008 Under Wisconsin law, after one to five years of inactivity Wisconsin businesses are mandated to turn all unclaimed money, stock and safe deposit boxes to …
Come Get Your Money — $266 Million Worth ABC News - Nov 25, 2008 "We want people to get reunited with their money," joked IRS spokesperson Eric Smith. The unclaimed money goes back into the Treasury until its recipients …
Website Helps Police Auction Unclaimed Property WCCO, MN - Dec 5, 2008 "And when it can help me in my job and save some money, it's a win-win for me," he added. Most people wouldn't know what it was, but Hawkins recognized a …
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 …
Do you have unclaimed money? WPTV, FL - Nov 24, 2008 If you’re from another state, Sink says Florida’s website can even link you to other states’ websites in case you have forgotten unclaimedcash sitting in …
According to Alabama State Treasurer Kay Ivey, "We've still got $373 million that belongs to people in every nook and cranny in Alabama," adding "Go online or call us, and if you find your name and you can prove you are who you say you are, my staff and I would love to send you a check."
Experts estimate that 70% of American citizens are owed a portion of the more than 35 billion dollars in unclaimed property, currently held by the individual Treasury Depts. across the nation in all fifty states. A citizen can have forgotten funds in several states if he or she has relocated a lot or if they have several relatives across the nation. It's best to do a thorough money search to avoid missing out on your unclaimed properties.
State Treasurer has millions of dollars in unclaimed property Wausau Daily Herald, WI - 21 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 …
Unclaimed Money To Rise To RM95 Million This Year Bernama, Malaysia - 6 hours ago KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) — The amount of unclaimed money under the Unclaimed Money Registry is expected to go up to RM95 million this year, …
Come Get Your Money — $266 Million Worth ABC News - Nov 25, 2008 "We want people to get reunited with their money," joked IRS spokesperson Eric Smith. The unclaimed money goes back into the Treasury until its recipients …
I was searching the net recently for the latest news and an article on modern day treasure hunters grabbed my attention. It seems that for some Americans who have metal detectors, treasure hunting in the FLA Keys has become more than recreation and has become quite lucrative. Rusted antiques and the occasional gold and silver bullion from sunken Spanish ships are only a few of the finds. Very interesting news.
Burried treasures aren't the only riches available for citizens hoping to go on a treasure hunt though. After finishing the article on scuba diving treasure hunters, I noticed another news story about Alabama unclaimed money, noting that the state treasurer has recently given away more than 23 million dollars of it to the state's residents in just a year's time. Well actually, the phrase 'given away' is kind of inaccurate - 'handed back' is the better word to use considering that AL abandoned assets actually belonged to the people that received it in the first place. The large value of the funds handed back might be due to the State Treasury's Unclaimed Funds Program that tries to heighten residents' awareness about unclaimed properties. Lists of the names of owners of these monies are put up in public places like state fairs and shopping malls. Booths are also set up by officials of the AL Treasury Department's Unclaimed Funds Div. in these public places - giving free assistance in doing an AL search.
When people move or find new jobs, they often lose assets such as uncollected salary checks, income tax refunds, stock dividends, etc. by forgetting to leave behind a forwarding address. People also pass away without leaving a will and their assets are meant to go to their next of kin who sometimes cannot be located due to a change of address or name. Contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes are also deemed unclaimed property under AL law. These items are turned over to the state after a 'dormancy period', which differs state to state. The dormancy period for unclaimed property in AL is five years for most types of financial assets and 1 year for checks from an employer. Tangible items forgotten in safe deposit boxes are turned over to the state and are auctioned off to the public and the money earned is returned to the state treasurer's office where it can be located and claimed by the true owners without time constraints.
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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.
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 …
Needed help for the state budget Greenwich Time, CT - 13 hours ago Other people want that money, too. The people who now keep it - the beer wholesalers and soda companies. Arguing about those unclaimed nickels has become a …
When residents move or find new jobs, they often lose assets like stock dividends, uncollected salary checks, income tax refunds, etc. by forgetting to leave behind a forwarding address. Citizens also pass away never having written a will and their assets are supposed to be given to their closest living relative who sometimes can't be located due to a change of name or address. Contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes are also considered unclaimed money under Alabama law. These properties are passed along to the state after a 'dormancy period', which varies state to state. The dormancy period for unclaimed money in Alabama is five years for the majority of types of financial assets and one year for checks from an employer. Tangible items forgotten in safe deposit boxes are passed along to the state and are auctioned off to the public and the cash is returned to the state treasurer's office where it can be located and claimed by the rightful owners at any time in the future.
According to Kay Ivey, Alabama State Treasurer, "We've still got $373 million that belongs to people in every nook and cranny in Alabama," and she adds "Go online or call us, and if you find your name and you can prove you are who you say you are, my staff and I would love to send you a check."
Experts estimate that 70% of American citizens are due a portion of the more than 35 billion dollars in unclaimed money, currently held by the individual Treasury Departments across the nation in all fifty states. A person can have missing cash in numerous states if he or she has moved a lot or if they have a number of relatives across the nation. It's important to do a thorough search for money to avoid missing out on your unclaimed properties.
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. …
Do you have unclaimed money? WPTV, FL - Nov 24, 2008 If you’re from another state, Sink says Florida’s website can even link you to other states’ websites in case you have forgotten unclaimedcash sitting in …
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 …
Unclaimed money The West Australian, Australia - Nov 22, 2008 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 …
I was surfing the net recently for interesting news and a report on modern day treasure hunters grabbed my attention. It looks like for some Americans who have metal detectors, looking for treasure in the Florida Keys has become more than recreation and has made some serious money. Rusted artifacts and sometimes silver and gold bullion from sunken Spanish galleons are just some of the finds. Interesting news indeed.
Sunken treasures are not the only riches available for Americans wanting to go on a hunt for treasure though. After reading the article on scuba diving treasure hunters, I noticed another news article about Alabama unclaimed money, stating that the state treasury has recently given away as much as $23 million of it to the state's citizens in just one year. Well actually, the phrase 'given away' is kind of not accurate - 'given back' is the better word to use as the Alabama forgotten funds actually belonged to the residents that received it in the first place. The large cash amount of the assets given back may be due to the State Treasurer's Unclaimed Funds Program that aims to heighten residents' awareness about abandoned cash. Lists of the names of the rightful owners of these funds are hung in public places like state fairs and shopping malls. Additionally booths are set up by employees of the Alabama Treasury Dept.'s Unclaimed Funds Div. in these public places - providing free assistance in doing an Alabama search.
Unclaimed Property: tracking down what's yours WKOW-TV.com, WI - Oct 31, 2008 Sass says they've had seven internet auctions on eBay so far, sometimes making as much as $15000, which goes into the state's unclaimed money account. …
Unclaimed money The West Australian, Australia - 21 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 …
WA News (The West Australian) This Register contains a list of monies being held by various companies on behalf of people. The Register lists the Payee’s name, Suburb where they lived, the amount held and the company that held the money.
According to Alabama State Treasurer Kay Ivey, "We've still got $373 million that belongs to people in every nook and cranny in Alabama," and she adds "Go online or call us, and if you find your name and you can prove you are who you say you are, my staff and I would love to send you a check."
Experts estimate that 70% of Americans are due a portion of the more than $35 billion in unclaimed funds, which is currently held by the individual Treasury Depts. across the nation in all 50 states. A citizen can have missing cash in several states if he or she has relocated a lot or if they have several relatives across the nation. It is best to do a thorough search for money to keep from missing out on your unclaimed properties.
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New 'Unclaimed Funds' List Out (WPTZ Plattsburgh) When a check from a business or organization is not cashed or deposited after a period of years, and contact with the recipient is lost, the money becomes "Unclaimed Property" under care of the state treasurer.
Unclaimed Property May Be Waiting For You KMBC.com, MO - Nov 18, 2008 Chances are that you or someone you know does have money. Flink reported that unclaimed property lists are constantly updated. Even if you've checked before …
The IRS Is Trying To Give Money Away News Channel 7, SC - 3 hours ago We’ll show you how to collect your unclaimed money in this Seven On Your Side Consumer Watch. Rachel Wayne waited for months, but says the $600 tax refund …
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 …
I was searching the web recently for interesting news and a report on modern day treasure hunters caught my eye. It seems that for some Americans who own metal detectors, looking for treasure in the Florida Keys has turned in to more than recreation and has made some serious money. Rusted artifacts and the occasional silver and gold bullion from sunken Spanish galleons are just some of the finds. Interesting news indeed.
Burried treasures are not the only riches available for Americans looking to go on a treasure hunt though. After finishing the article on scuba diving treasure hunters, I noticed another news story about Alabama unclaimed money, noting that the state treasury has recently given away more than 23 million dollars of it to the state's residents in just a year's time. Well actually, the term 'given away' is kind of inaccurate - 'returned' is more accurate word to use as the Ala. missing money actually belonged to the residents that received it to begin with. The large value of the assets returned may be due to the State Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program that attempts to heighten residents' awareness about unclaimed properties. Lists of the names of the owners of these monies are put up in public places like state fairs and shopping malls. Booths are also set up by employees of the Ala. Treasury Dept.'s Unclaimed Property Division in these public places - giving free help in doing an Ala. search.
When residents relocate or find new jobs, they sometimes lose assets like uncollected salary checks, income tax refunds, stock dividends, etc. by not leaving a proper forwarding address. People also pass away without leaving a will and their assets are meant to go to their closest living relative who sometimes cannot be found due to a change of name or address. Items from contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes are also considered unclaimed funds under Ala. law. These properties are turned over to the state after a 'dormancy period', which varies state to state. The dormancy period for unclaimed funds in Ala. is 5 years for most financial assets and 1 year for salary checks. Items forgotten in safe deposit boxes are turned over to the state and are auctioned off to the public and the cash is returned to the state treasurer's office where it can still be claimed by the true owners at any time.
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 …
Do you have unclaimed money lying around? NEWS.com.au, Australia - Nov 4, 2008 "Unfortunately, most Australians haven't checked to find out if they too have unclaimed money.'' When contacted by a member of the public, ASIC consultants …
Thousands of Dollars Unclaimed (WEEK-TV Peoria) Look at your old lottery tickets. That's because there is more than five million dollars in unclaimed tickets and some of them were sold in Central Illinois.
