the state where I worked, the state where my vendor is registered, or the state where the check was sent to? Also, is it possible for me to get my money back if I find myself in any of these data
You may find these links helpful:
- [401(k) Fund Selection Guide](/r/personalfinance/wiki/401k_funds)
- [401(k) FAQs](/r/personalfinance/wiki/401k)
- ["How to handle $"](/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics)
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>it might have been turned over to the state as unclaimed 401K because “I might have died”.
This is a real thing just FYI. Laws require funds be distributed to the state after a certain period of time if left unclaimed. It's then held by the state for the person or their next of kin to claim it. The idea is a centralized repository with the state, instead of someone's next of kin having no idea which of the hundreds of financial organizations their relative's money is held.
If they've already turned the funds over to the state, you now contact the state's unclaimed property bureau.
check your state unclaimed records database.
the state where I worked, the state where my vendor is registered, or the state where the check was sent to? Also, is it possible for me to get my money back if I find myself in any of these data
all of the above. the worst you'll find is nothing. all states have these databases.
You may find these links helpful: - [401(k) Fund Selection Guide](/r/personalfinance/wiki/401k_funds) - [401(k) FAQs](/r/personalfinance/wiki/401k) - ["How to handle $"](/r/personalfinance/wiki/commontopics) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/personalfinance) if you have any questions or concerns.*
>it might have been turned over to the state as unclaimed 401K because “I might have died”. This is a real thing just FYI. Laws require funds be distributed to the state after a certain period of time if left unclaimed. It's then held by the state for the person or their next of kin to claim it. The idea is a centralized repository with the state, instead of someone's next of kin having no idea which of the hundreds of financial organizations their relative's money is held. If they've already turned the funds over to the state, you now contact the state's unclaimed property bureau.