Finding Money You Didn't Know Was Lost
Remember that time when you lost $100? It was in your pocket, and somewhere along the way, it must have fallen out when you went into your pocket for something else. Memories like those are painful. You likely have a memory of money you've lost gambling, investing, and so forth. Losing cash is more painful than the joy of winning ( based on a concept called Loss Aversio n). Life can be chaotic. Occasionally you forget things you had, accounts you opened, deposits you made, and other balances due. Let's talk about finding the money you lost or didn't realize was missing. There are a few ways you can locate this money. Unclaimed Funds - Treasury Hunt One place you could check is Treasury Hunt. Treasury hunt allows you to search for matured savings bonds or missing interest. With Treasury Hunt, you can see if: You had a savings bond or treasury security that's no longer earning interest but uncashed. A loved one who passed had matured bonds that stopped ...