News Summary

• 1 in 7 people have unclaimed funds in the United States, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
• More than $4 billion in missing money got returned back to its owners in 2024.
• The lost money is typically from uncashed checks, insurance policies, investments, utility deposits, old bank accounts or unused gift cards.
• Sometimes, it might just be a few dollars in lost money, but sometimes this money could be “life-changing,” said Meaghan Aguirre, director of unclaimed property at Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office.