December 22, 2009 USA - $25 Billion of unclaimed money waiting to be reunited with its owners this Christmas Thats an approximate figure shared by the federal and State governments. Most of the US residents are unaware of this unclaimed cash pile and also some of the sources of money to be availed of this Christmas. Apart from the unclaimed money and property, there are other sources of federal and state assistance, which might help you with the money crunch this Christmas season. College money assistance to departmental store coupons, there are avenues of procuring money this Christmas. Students get monetary assistance from state and federal educational programs. These financial assistance programs can be found on the various websites of respective state governments. US residents can also save a lot of money this Christmas by exploring sites which aggregate all the coupons given out by the different stores. Unredeemed gift-cards are one of the major sources of the piling money reserve in the various state treasuries. This source of unclaimed money was highlighted by a lot of consumer groups and as a result of that, big stores like Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Target will honor the card even after years of being purchased. One of the benefits of offering gift cards which never expire is that it affords the guest the opportunity to use them at any time, said Target Corp. spokesman Eric Hausman. The proposals under consideration would essentially impose an expiration date on our gift cards. So, one of first tasks that American should undertake this Christmas is to search their house for expired gift-cards. Many American are unaware about the various tax exemptions available to families with one or two children. IRS provides tax credits if you have a couple of kids in the family. But, many times the correct number of family members is not mentioned in the tax filing leading to a low return. These oversights during tax filing can be reclaimed this Christmas season. The form for tax refund can be downloaded at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f10402002.pdf or call toll-free (800) 829-3676 to request the form. A few simple changes in lifestyle can also bring in some money during this Christmas Arrange an attractive garage sale with eye-popping banners, Working for a couple of nights every week can bring in some money before the Christmas. If you have something unique that are gathering dust, then try it out on eBay You might be surprised by the market value of this treasure.
Florida Unclaimed Money Still on the Rise. - Los Angeles, CA - October 8, 2009 – Florida Unclaimed money
is on the rise even amidst the failing economy and financial hardships across the United States. In Florida, the unclaimed cash and proper .. (145 Views)
State Unclaimed Money Owed to Millions in United States. - Huntington Beach, CA – October 8, 2009 – State unclaimed money has risen to billions of dollars and is owed to citizens in the United States. While the economic slowdown persists, the unclaimed cash .. (117 Views)
Unused gift-card money piles up as state unclaimed property. - Unused gift-card money reserve is growing at a rapid pace and it is estimated that around $8 billion of this amount is waiting to be reclaimed. In 2008, almost $80 billion was spent on gift-card and g .. (84 Views)
US Unclaimed Money on the Rise Amidst Financial Crisis - Orange County, CA – August 10, 2009 – Cashunclaimed.com announces US unclaimed money is still growing in each state across the country. With many in the nation suffering from the strain on the econom .. (81 Views)
Millions in New York Unclaimed Money Up for Grabs. - October 18, 2009 – New York, NY - New York unclaimed money has been adding up in the vaults of the State controllers office for years now. At last estimate almost $10 billion of unclaimed cash is wait .. (80 Views)
Unclaimed Money owed to World War II Veterans - Unclaimed money owed to US citizens dates back to even World War II and in some cases much earlier times. World War II saw the emergence of an economically superior America and at the same time a firs .. (79 Views)
Connecticut Unclaimed Money Mystery: $400 Million Owed to Americans - November 5, 2009, Brideport, Connecticut CT – The Connecticut unclaimed money pile is getting bigger by the day in the state of Connecticut. An unprecedented drive is being undertaken by the State Tre .. (77 Views)
