Spike,

"It's not like the states will get the money free of obligation, about $55 million in the case of Montana. The states would be obligated to pay bondholders no matter if it takes them decades — or longer — to show up. In the meantime, though, states usually earmark the interest earned on such unclaimed money for schools or other purposes."


"K.O. the Nips." Slogans, now politically incorrect, movie stars and more appealed to Americans to buy bonds during World War II. Millions did. Where are they now? States want the unclaimed debt.

Try collecting on "Iowa's Great Treasure Hunt." You probably have seen the State Treasurer's Office ads. Can you get a notarized signature from a deceased? Iowa is notorious for not settling claims on lost and unclaimed assets.

In the mean time, the interest goes into the state budget. What an amazing coincidence.

Anybody sitting on these old war bonds should immediately try cashing them in with the feds. There is plenty of new debt being created every day. Inflation will only eat your proceeds away.

Uncle Sapped

Dead men may file no claims but they do vote with help from ACORN.

Spike

Spike,

The New York Times said on Monday it would cut 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts or layoffs as it tries to counter lost advertising revenue.

If you are not getting what you are paying for there is something you can do about it. Taking your advertising elsewhere is far better than just canceling a subscription.

GH