5 Places to Find Missing Money

Finding some money you were missing or didn’t even know you had would brighten up the day. It’s always nice to get a little surprise like that. Today iMoneyCoach would like to share with you a few ways to put some money in your wallet:

1. First visit the Missing Money website. Enter your name and location, and it will tell you if there is money out there to be claimed. Perhaps your grandfather created a savings account for you when you were little, and you never knew about it. Or your family had land in another part of the country that could be in your name now.

2. If you are from Colorado, visit the Great Colorado Payback where you can find money specifically located in Colorado, like dividends from an account that was mailed to an old address so it never got to you.

3. When you file for a tax refund, you can use the IRS Where’s My Refund page. Just enter in your information, and they will let you know where your refund is.

4. It’s a good idea to search through your house and purse for unused gift cards. They can be a great way to save a few dollars the next time you go shopping. Too often gift cards with small amounts left on them get tossed aside and never used.

5. Check the sofa and car seats. If all else fails, dig between the cushions to come up with some change. Start putting that change in a jar as a family, and you can save up for a nice treat such as a nice dinner out or day at the movies.

Every little bit counts these days. And if you have money out there that belongs to you, it’s good to go get it!