Did you know the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is more than just a catchy name? Last year, it returned a stunning $33.6 million in unclaimed properties to Iowans. This incredible program helps safeguard lost assets and, rather than waiting for owners to come forward, encourages everyone to check if they’ve got some forgotten treasure sitting out there. One woman even discovered $4.5 million in McDonald’s stock dividends she didn’t even know existed!
This initiative works by flagging assets when businesses lose touch with owners and inviting the public to claim what’s rightfully theirs. It’s a win-win! To sweeten the deal, reports suggest that around 1 in 7 Iowans currently has something waiting for them, with over $648 million up for grabs. Who knew that a simple search could lead to a life-changing find? I mean, with numbers like that, doesn’t it feel like we should all be getting in on this treasure hunt?
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