# Unclaimed Money Handbook

> A clearer starting point for your unclaimed-money search.

Publisher and author: The Unclaimed Money Dude.
Sourced editorial research, not a government agency. A database match does not establish ownership or authority to claim.
Source-check dates describe research review, not publication. Consult official programs for current procedures.

## Published guides

- [How to find the official unclaimed-money search for a state](https://unclaimedmoneyhandbook.com/articles/how-to-find-the-official-unclaimed-money-search-for-a-state): Find your state's official unclaimed-money search, check relevant names and addresses, and understand what to do with a possible match.
- [What a matching name in an unclaimed-property database does and does not prove](https://unclaimedmoneyhandbook.com/articles/what-a-matching-name-in-an-unclaimed-property-database-does-and-does-not-prove): A shared name can identify a lead without proving ownership. Learn how to assess an unclaimed-property match and resolve uncertainty.
- [What happens to forgotten checks and balances before they reach a state](https://unclaimedmoneyhandbook.com/articles/what-happens-to-forgotten-checks-and-balances-before-they-reach-a-state): Understand the path from an unpaid check or inactive account to state-held unclaimed property, including notices and later searches.
- [Claimio explained: unclaimed-money search, monitoring and recovery](https://unclaimedmoneyhandbook.com/articles/claimio-explained-unclaimed-money-search-monitoring-and-recovery): Understand Claimio's search, monitoring and recovery services, the fee decision, and the limits to confirm before using the platform.

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