Feb. 23, 2005

Financial contributor Mellody Hobson talked about how Americans can claim their own lost money on "Good Morning America." Check out Hobson's "GMA Takeaway" tips:

Unclaimed Property: Look at old savings accounts, safety deposit boxes, checking accounts, uncashed dividends, stocks, customer deposits or overpayments, certificates of deposit, credit balances, refunds, matured life insurance policies and uncashed death benefit checks.

Where to Look: Most states publish all unclaimed property in the newspaper twice a year. Also, many states offer free, online access to property databases and even online claim forms.

Find out more about unclaimed cash by clicking on the following link: How to Locate and Reclaim Your Lost Money