How valuables go missing and how to avoid it

August 31, 2014 at 3:26AM

Minnesota's Commerce Department has several tips for avoiding your property becoming unclaimed:

• Cash all refund, rebate and dividend checks.

• Respond to shareholder service requests for action.

• Keep a list of your accounts and keep it in your will.

• Notify companies when you move.

• Close old accounts.

• Use store or vendor credits within one year.

• And set up automatic withdrawal for safety deposit box rental fees.

Jennifer Bjorhus • 612-673-4683

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