Category: How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides for finding and claiming unclaimed money.
JPMorgan Chase Unclaimed Property: How to Search for Lost Funds from Chase and WaMu
JPMorgan Chase has reported over $76 million in unclaimed property to California. Here’s how to search for unclaimed funds from Chase, Washington Mutual, Bank One, and other acquired banks. Read more
Charles Schwab Unclaimed Property: How to Find Forgotten Investment Accounts
Charles Schwab has reported over $179 million in unclaimed property to California — mostly from forgotten brokerage accounts, IRAs, and uncashed dividend checks. Here’s how to search, including former TD Ameritrade accounts. Read more
Prudential Unclaimed Property: How to Find Unclaimed Insurance Proceeds
Prudential has reported over $192 million in unclaimed property to California — mostly unclaimed life insurance proceeds. Here’s how to search for Prudential unclaimed funds, including old industrial life policies and group benefits. Read more
MetLife Unclaimed Property: How to Find Unclaimed Life Insurance Money
MetLife has reported over $264 million in unclaimed property to California alone — mostly from unclaimed life insurance proceeds and annuities. Here’s how to search for unclaimed MetLife funds, especially for deceased relatives. Read more
Wells Fargo Unclaimed Property: How to Find and Claim Your Money
Wells Fargo has reported over $141 million in unclaimed property to California alone. Here’s how to find unclaimed money from Wells Fargo accounts, including former Wachovia, First Union, and Norwest accounts. Read more
Bank of America Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim Your Money
Bank of America has reported over $549 million in unclaimed property to California alone. Here’s how to search for unclaimed funds from BofA accounts — including former subsidiaries like NationsBank, FleetBoston, and Countrywide. Read more
How to Find and Claim Unclaimed Property in California
California holds over $14 billion in unclaimed property. Here’s how to search the state database, what documents you’ll need to file a claim, and how long the process takes. Read more
How to Find Unclaimed Money: The Complete Guide to Searching and Claiming Lost Funds
There are billions of dollars in unclaimed money held by state and federal governments. This guide walks you through every major database — state unclaimed property offices, federal agencies, and specialized tools — with step-by-step instructions for searching and filing claims. Read more
Search FDIC Database for Unclaimed Funds
“Search the FDIC database for unclaimed funds from failed banks and credit unions.” Read more
Track Down Lost & Matured Savings Bonds with TreasuryHunt.gov
“Learn how to track down matured savings bonds and replace lost or destroyed ones with TreasuryHunt.gov.” Read more