Ten Minute Treasure Hunt
States have Billions in Lost Money -- Some of It Might Be Yours
It’s time for your annual “Trick or Treat” visit to the state Controller’s web site to look for bank accounts, investments, security deposits etc that you lost track of years ago. It is remarkably easy, and can actually be fun. In less than 10 minutes, I found at least 5 of my clients on the list!
All states have “unclaimed property” laws that require unclaimed property to be turned over to the state after a specified period (usually 7 years). The states then hold this money, indefinitely, until someone turns up with a valid claim. Most states offer searchable web sites to help reunite owners with their lost funds.
(8/5/13) Tax delinquents, you could be riding the bus in the near future! Under a new program, a New York State driver license can be suspended when a taxpayer’s past-due tax liability exceeds $10,000. The crackdown is the result of legislation signed into law earlier this year.
Your Mom, back in Canada, made you a cosigner on her bank accounts, “just in case...” 
Don't wait for Washington to fix things, you can stimulate your own economy, right now.