You've found money at one time in your life or another. Be it a few pennies under the matress or a 20 on the floor of your car while cleaning-out the week-old fries and crushed beer cans. Whatever the amount, point is it feels good, right?

That feeling is exactly what Missouri State Treasurer Sara Steelman is trying to spread early this year by returning unclaimed funds to her state's residents.This is the season for love, and what better Valentine's surprise than finding some forgotten property or money that belongs to you or a family member?

According to a recent report by Missouri's The Rolla Daily News, the Missouri state government collects around $60 million unclaimed money found annually for its residents.


In Alabama- over $23 million have already been found this year with almost $380 million still in the pot with that state's Treasury Department. Looking for state-found unclaimed money can be as simple as typing in basic information like your name and SSS number in a state database. Tim Shields, a manager with the revenue department of Georgia says"From the time the claim form comes in the door, if we have everything we need, within 8 to 10 weeks, that person's going to receive a check," .


There are unclaimed property in all the 50 states. If you're looking for quick and easy money, you can do a search using a found money website or enlist the help of a found money locator who can help you get some extra funds to get that perfect Valentine present now!