Treasurer Goldberg Encourages Fans to Run Their Own Play and Search FindMassMoney.Gov
BOSTON — Patriots coaches Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels are gearing up for the big game, but they have got a little unfinished business off the field… they still need to claim their unclaimed property. State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced today that the two coaches have unclaimed property waiting for them in Massachusetts.
The Treasurer is encouraging everyone to huddle up and check the website, and you could discover money waiting for you, too. The Unclaimed Property Division currently holds $3.4 billion in unclaimed property, and nearly one out of every ten Massachusetts residents has money waiting to be claimed.
“Whether you are calling plays on the sideline or cheering from your couch, this is one search that is worth making,” said Treasurer Goldberg. “Consider it a two-minute drill that could pay off big.”
Even seasoned pros can fumble when it comes to forgotten money. Don’t drop the ball on this one: a quick search could turn a forgotten account into a financial touchdown. It is a chance to make your own winning drive off the field.
Fans might assume that Vrabel, McDaniels, or even themselves have already checked the list. The last time the Patriots were in the Super Bowl, seven years ago, could have been the last time many people looked. A common misconception is that checking once is enough, but that is not true. New property is added to the database on a continuous basis, so if you checked last year and found nothing, it is worth checking again. It might feel like a Hail Mary, but you never know what you will find until you try.
Unclaimed property can include forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, refunds, stocks or dividends, and other financial assets that businesses turn over to the state after losing contact with the owner. The Treasurer’s Office safeguards these funds until they are claimed.
With Patriots Nation buzzing ahead of the Super Bowl, the Treasurer’s Office is using the excitement to remind residents that checking for unclaimed property is quick, free, and could result in a win of their own.
Fans can search the state’s unclaimed property database anytime by visiting findmassmoney.gov. Because when it comes to unclaimed property, the best defense is a good search, and everyone deserves a shot at the end zone.