Unclaimed Fortunes: The Hidden Wealth We're Leaving Behind The notion that unclaimed property is a minor issue relevant only to the financially careless or elderly does it a disservice.
In reality, millions of Americans – regardless of their financial acumen – may be entitled to significant sums of money they've never seen. An estimated $1.
65 trillion in assets lies dormant in unclaimed retirement accounts. This staggering figure is a testament to our collective inability to track down these funds.