Michigan Business Beat | Terry Stanton MI Unclaimed Property - MI/OH Battle to Find Forgotten Funds!

Chris Holman welcomes Terry Stanton, State Administrative Manager; Unclaimed Property, MI Department of Treasury, Lansing, MI. Topic: Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November in Football Challenge during November Terry, Michiganders are Encouraged to Find Lost or Unclaimed Property November 1-25, Why, and How? www.MissingMoney.com is that a new website specific for this challenge? Is this just for personal property or should businesses check as well? Michigan Unclaimed Property has a good track record of reconnecting owners with their items? What else about the challenge do we need to know, and what's that website again? LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders have a long-standing rivalry with our Buckeye neighbor to the south, especially during football season. This November, you too can channel your competitive Spartan or Wolverine spirit and be part of Michigan’s blitz for the win. Throughout the month, Michigan Unclaimed Property is challenging the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds to see which state’s residents can find and claim the most forgotten funds. Special focus on the Michigan State vs. Ohio State college football game on November 11, and the University of Michigan vs. Ohio State game on November 25 will spotlight the sparring states’ Find Forgotten Funds-Football Edition competition. All Michigan residents are encouraged to visit www.MissingMoney.com between November 1 and November 25 to scoop up forgotten cash or property. Michigan Unclaimed Property has returned $500 million to rightful owners or their heirs over the last five years, and a quick online search could reunite you, your friends and your family members with a potential windfall, including long-lost: · Checking and savings accounts · Certificates of deposit (CD) · Over payments · Uncashed Checks (payroll, refunds, money orders, cashier checks, insurance benefits, etc.) · Dividends · Stocks and bonds · Contents of a safe deposit box As part of the home team, we want you to be returned