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Money guides
Step-by-step help with the money chores nobody gets around to. Every guide is checked against official sources, and written so you can do it yourself in a few minutes.
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How to find unclaimed money in your name (for free)
Search MissingMoney.com and your state's official unclaimed property site, then file a free claim. Here's how it works and how to dodge fee scams.
Read the guideIn this guide
- 01What unclaimed money is
- 02How to find unclaimed money, step by step
- 03Some states now send small amounts automatically
- 04How to avoid fees and scams
- 05Tips that make a difference
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Subscriptions
Subscriptions are easy to start and easy to forget. These guides show you how to find every one and cancel the ones you don't use.
How to cancel Amazon Prime (and when you can get a refund)
Cancel Amazon Prime in a few steps, learn when Amazon gives a full refund, and see if you're owed a payment from the FTC's Prime settlement.
5 min readSubscriptionsHow to cancel subscriptions on Android (Google Play)
Cancel a Google Play subscription on Android in a few taps, plus what happens after you cancel, how refunds work, and why uninstalling won't stop charges.
4 min readSubscriptionsHow to cancel your Planet Fitness membership in 2026
Cancel Planet Fitness online through the member portal, in person at your home club, or by mail. Here's how each works and the billing deadlines to know.
4 min readBills
Providers save their best prices for new customers. Here's how to ask for a better rate, what to say, and when to switch.
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Money owed
Old accounts, settlements and refunds you never chased. Here's where to look, and how to claim it for free.
Cancelled flight refund: what US airlines owe you
If your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you turn down the alternative, US rules say you get a full refund. Here's how to claim it.
5 min readHow to find an old 401(k) from a past job
Lost track of a 401(k)? Contact your old employer, then search the DOL's Lost and Found database, Form 5500 filings, PBGC, and state unclaimed property.
4 min readMoney owedHow to find class action settlements you may qualify for
Find open class action settlements through notices, official refund lists, and settlement sites, then check who qualifies and when claims are due.
4 min readInsurance
Staying put is rarely the cheapest option. Compare like for like and switch without a gap.
Car insurance discounts to ask about
A checklist of car insurance discounts to ask your insurer about, from bundling and safe driving to good student, low mileage and defensive driving.
4 min readInsuranceHow to switch car insurance without a gap in coverage
Switch car insurance the safe way: compare matching quotes, start the new policy, then cancel the old one so you're never without coverage.
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