Paula Haddock - HERLIFE Magazine

Don’t Pay For SearchesSeveral businesses use the states’ freedom of information actsto obtain owner information. These businesses will then offer toconduct a search for a person’s unclaimed property for a fee. Manystates do not even provide complete records to these firms to protectyour privacy, so this information may be incomplete. Basically, allthe information is accessible free of charge by searching online orcontacting any state’s unclaimed property office, so do the legworkat no cost to you.Property and cash get lostbecause they are forgotten and nocommunication can be made withthe owner. If you move or make achange in marital status, confirmthis modification with any businessthat holds your money or property.Most financial institutions do notforward mail for security reasons,so make sure to change youraddress with them before moving.Keep SearchingIf at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Who knows—whatwasn’t listed one month may be ripe for the picking a few monthslater. Try searching for friends and relatives, too. They will be gratefulfor the heads up on the hard cash.Don’t Lose Your Loot in the First PlaceProperty and cash get lost because they are forgotten and nocommunication can be made with the owner. If you move or make achange in marital status, confirm this modification with any businessthat holds your money or property. Most financial institutions donot forward mail for security reasons, so make sure to change youraddress with them before moving. Keep precise records of finances,insurance policies, stocks, rent, utilities and all deposits. If you havea safety deposit box, record its number, bank name and address, andgive the extra key to a trusted person.Here’s to finding lost money—hope this makes getting your coldhard cash very easy. ■HERLIFEHOTDEALS!Want to get great dealsfrom Denver area boutiques,restaurants, and salons delivereddirectly to your inbox?SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER TODAY AT:http://www.herlifemagazine.com/denverHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 41