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Straight answers about money you may be owed
Each page answers one real question in the first paragraph, then explains the detail behind it — the official databases, the documents states ask for, the deadlines that matter, and where the free routes end.
How do I find out if I have unclaimed money?
The free, official way to check whether a state, the IRS, or a settlement administrator is holding money in your name — and what to do next.
Read the answer →Is unclaimed money real, or is it a scam?
Unclaimed property programs are real and run by state governments. Here is how to tell an official program from a scam that imitates one.
Read the answer →Do I need proof of purchase to file a class action settlement claim?
Many settlements pay without receipts. Here is how no-proof claims work, what you attest to, and how to file correctly.
Read the answer →How do I find a lost 401(k) or old pension?
The specific databases that hold forgotten retirement money, and the order to search them in.
Read the answer →What documents do I need to claim unclaimed property?
The standard document set states ask for, plus the extras required for heir, business, and securities claims.
Read the answer →What is the best way to search for unclaimed money in every state at once?
Why multi-state searches miss money, and how to cover all 51 jurisdictions plus federal sources properly.
Read the answer →How much does Hidden Payouts cost, and does it take a cut of my money?
Plain pricing for Hidden Payouts: what the free plan includes, what Pro and Elite add, and why there is no commission.
Read the answer →Can I claim unclaimed money that belonged to a deceased relative?
How heir claims work, what proof states require, and what happens when there are multiple heirs.
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