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		<title>Box Trucks &#8211; the Rubik&#8217;s Cube of Transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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Box trucks are also referred to by many people around the world as cube trucks or box vans. They are simply trucks with cube-shaped cargo areas. These trucks typically range from 14 feet to 24 feet in length, although there are smaller versions available in many areas of the world. The door is [...]]]></description>
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<p>Box trucks are also referred to by many people around the world as cube trucks or box vans. They are simply trucks with cube-shaped cargo areas. These trucks typically range from 14 feet to 24 feet in length, although there are smaller versions available in many areas of the world. The door is typically designed like a garage door, in that it rolls up for access to the cargo area. On some trucks however, the cargo area is accessed from the cabin. Trucks such as UPS delivery trucks come to mind when considering this access route.</p>
<p>Ford and Chevrolet/GMC are the most commonly known manufacturers of box trucks in the United States. These trucks are used widely to transport furniture and other appliances. Many home improvement stores such as Lowes and Home Depot use these types of trucks for delivering larger appliance and furniture products to their customers after purchase. Moving companies such as U-Haul also provide box trucks for use by customers and companies which provide moving services, use them very commonly.</p>
<p>If you are planning to establish a moving business, delivery business or any other service that requires the use of a box truck, you can find many for sale online at more than reasonable prices. Used versions of these trucks are very common and can be very affordable if you know the proper places to look. Once you have found a dealer that offers used versions, you can then choose the truck that fits your exact needs.</p>
<p>What many people do not realize is that box trucks, along with other designs and styles of commercial vehicles, can be found and purchased online. There are websites online that are dedicated to finding you the exact truck that you need. Whether you are already in a business or are looking to begin a new business, saving money should be a major concern. At the rate that prices on everything in the nation are rising, having the ability to save money in any aspect, should be a major factor in your business.</p>
<p>When you are ready to purchase your truck, head online and check out the thousands of styles, designs and sizes of trucks that are available. If saving money, while still ensuring quality, is a concern for your business, there is no better way to satisfy all your needs than by searching for your new truck online.</p>
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		<title>How to Get a Home Depot Discount Coupon</title>
		<link>http://diyhomedepot.ndesignsblog.com/2010/03/12/how-to-get-a-home-depot-discount-coupon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coupon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount]]></category>

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Home Depot gives customers a 10% off coupon who are moving. This can take up to 3 or 4 months because the coupon is sent in the mail. They give their employees a 20% off coupon during the holidays and the coupon can only be used by an employee. You can however use [...]]]></description>
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<p>Home Depot gives customers a 10% off coupon who are moving. This can take up to 3 or 4 months because the coupon is sent in the mail. They give their employees a 20% off coupon during the holidays and the coupon can only be used by an employee. You can however use this coupon at Lowes Home Improvement because they will match any competitor&#8217;s coupon.</p>
<p>Customers who are on Home Depot&#8217;s mailing list will receive coupons in the mail throughout the year. These coupons are usually $10 off of a $25 purchase. If you had several of these you could save a lot of money.</p>
<p>Combining a discount coupon with the items in the store already marked down is a great way to save hundreds. Home Depot frequently marks down their items already on clearance. To make sure you don&#8217;t miss a great buy, check the store frequently. If you see an item in the clearance section that has been sitting there for quite some time, ask a sales associate if they would mark it down a little more. This has happened many times. Home Depot does not want to have any liquidation items so after it has been on clearance for a week or two they are then ready to mark it down again and again.</p>
<p>Combining discount coupons with items already marked forty percent off of clearance price is a great way to shop. You could even stock up on several items that are on sale and sell them for full retail price.</p>
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		<title>How to Get Free Color Contact Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Contact]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lenses]]></category>

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Did you know that it is possible to get a trial pair of color contact lenses absolutely free of charge? Find out how you can get a free trial pair &#8211; or even several pairs &#8211; of beautiful color contacts.
Large color contact lens manufacturers have to compete for your attention. Some of them [...]]]></description>
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<p>Did you know that it is possible to get a trial pair of color contact lenses absolutely free of charge? Find out how you can get a free trial pair &#8211; or even several pairs &#8211; of beautiful color contacts.</p>
<p>Large color contact lens manufacturers have to compete for your attention. Some of them are even willing to give you a free trial color contact lenses, hoping that you will like the lenses and stick with the brand. Currently, you can get free pairs of Acuvue 2 Colors and Freshlook color lenses.</p>
<p>Many people search for free color contacts online; unfortunately it is not this simple. All contact lenses &#8211; including color and special effect lenses &#8211; are medical devices, so you can&#8217;t just order a trial pair and have them delivered to your home without having a doctor&#8217;s prescription</p>
<p>However, there is a way to get a free pair. First, go to the official site of the contact lens manufacturer. There you will find a link that says &#8220;try for free&#8221;, or something like that. You will have to fill in a form, but the company will either mail or e-mail you a certificate, that allows you to get a trial pair of color lenses from your eye doctor. If it is an e-mail, you will have to print the certificate.</p>
<p>With the certificate in hand, make an appointment with your eye doctor, to get your prescription and a trial color lenses. Make sure to ask in advance if this particular doctor has heard of  color lens certificates and can give you a trial pair.</p>
<p>Tip: print 2 certificates for different brands of color contacts and ask the doctors for two pairs so you can compare the comfort and look.</p>
<p>When discussing, with your doctor, what brand of color contacts would be best for you, make sure to go for a popular brand, which you can order from online contact lens shops. Some doctors tend to prescribe brands that you can only order through their office. While there might be a good reason for the arrangement, an optometrist&#8217;s motivation can often be simply to monopolize your custom. Unfortunately, you would probably have to pay 3 or 4 times more than if you were prescribed a popular brand of color contacts, which you can buy online.</p>
<p>After you get your trial pair of color lenses, wear them for a few hours. Look in a mirror under different light conditions &#8211; you will be amazed how different your eyes will look under the sunlight, compared to interior lighting. You should try your new lenses for comfort as well as a good look &#8211; watch some TV, try reading a phone book (usually the smallest type) and see how well your eyes feel when you work with your computer. Typically, you can wear a trial pair for a few days.</p>
<p>If your trial lenses look good under different lights and feel comfortable, then it is time to order yourself a box of these lenses. When you buy color contacts online, the prices are quite affordable.</p>
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		<title>Antique Glass Hens &#8211; Great Glass Collectibles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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Sometimes an antique gets its value from rarity and scarceness, while other times an antique may get a lot of its value because it has a collectible quality to it.  Glass hens are a great example of this.
Antique glass hens can be both.  Not only is the glass valuable and rare, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sometimes an antique gets its value from rarity and scarceness, while other times an antique may get a lot of its value because it has a collectible quality to it.  Glass hens are a great example of this.</p>
<p>Antique glass hens can be both.  Not only is the glass valuable and rare, but being in the form of hens, these dishes are often very appealing by sight.  These dishes are among my mom&#8217;s favorites, as the kitchen has three shelves of antique glass hens from all different colors and sizes.</p>
<p>That is part of what is appealing.  Purple, blue, red, orange, pink, white, tangerine, yellow, and green antique glass chickens all sit together on the same shelf.  These chickens can also be from a wide variety of companies, from the usually non-collectible, to famous glass companies such as Fenton Glass.</p>
<p>These are attractive not only because you can&#8217;t often find designs and craftsmanship like this now, but also because whether antique or not, these decorative glassware pieces can be enjoyed.  The extra value that comes from being antique makes some of these glass chickens quite valuable.</p>
<p>This is part of the fun of antiques.  It&#8217;s not just &#8220;old stuff,&#8221; the antiques are beautiful, well detailed art.  At home we tend to tease Mom about all her glass chickens, but they are wonderful pieces of art that add a brightness to the kitchen that wouldn&#8217;t be there otherwise.</p>
<p>Finding antiques that you love is the best reason to get into the hobby.  Maybe you will find that you love the beautiful antique glass hens as much as Mom does!</p>
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		<title>Car Wash Statistics and Economic Considerations in 2007</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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What is the car wash business and industry sector trend for 2007 and 2008? Well, currently, new car wash construction has slowed a bit, due to water supply issues. Although more high-tech car washes that conserve water are getting popular. Labor supply is another issue slowing construction numbers of new car washes.
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<p>What is the car wash business and industry sector trend for 2007 and 2008? Well, currently, new car wash construction has slowed a bit, due to water supply issues. Although more high-tech car washes that conserve water are getting popular. Labor supply is another issue slowing construction numbers of new car washes.</p>
<p>Also financing due to real estate credit crunch, but I suspect this will change, because car washes are usually a safe credit risk, so more commercial real estate lenders will be looking towards them, this may increase flow and thus add another industry up-tick.</p>
<p>There is a bit of competition as well, you must understand that surveys in the car wash industry are now showing that 4 out of 5 car wash owners report 2 or more competitors in their average trading area 10 mile radius for car-washing, 15 miles for oil changing, 12 for detailing shops on the property.</p>
<p>The trend &#8220;right now&#8221; is totally flat, although no one is talking about it, by the time they do, it will be over and back up again. The number of cars keeps increasing, more customers. Folks with newer cars are 6 times more likely to go to car wash than those with older cars, which makes a lot of sense.</p>
<p>Right now, I see a trend towards more car wash type facilities at places like Home Depot and Wal-Mart to make more money off their parking lot square footage, why wast the space, when the water main runs along the outside of the property, hook in to it, set up your car wash and work off your already available volume. I am not sure I would build a carwash across the street from a Wal-Mart, Sams, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Think on this when investing in the car wash industry.</p>
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		<title>Patch Perfect Grass Seed Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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If you have ever tried to get grass to start growing you know it is not easy.  All grass seed is expensive especially if you do not know how to make it start growing.  You could throw away hundreds of dollars in regular grass seed very easily.  Trying to grow [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you have ever tried to get grass to start growing you know it is not easy.  All grass seed is expensive especially if you do not know how to make it start growing.  You could throw away hundreds of dollars in regular grass seed very easily.  Trying to grow grass even in small stubborn area, involves checking the PH of the soil and adding Lime or Sulfur.  A high quality aerator is also needed for regular grass to grow properly and not get washed away.</p>
<p>The Perfect Patch Grass Seed is guaranteed to work in 5 days.  It will work in shady areas,  high traffic areas, and any bare spots.  This grass seed has a fertilizer coating that soaks up and retains water.</p>
<p>Here is the type of grass seed in Perfect Patch Grass:</p>
<p>Evening Shade Perennial Ryegrass, FA-155 Tall Fescue, Baron Kentucky Bluegrass, Boreal Fine Fescue.</p>
<p>Includes approx. 42.87% Terra-Mulch and 28% Pinnacle Seed coating.</p>
<p>One bag contains a double order and weighs 24 oz.</p>
<p>There have been some mixed reviews regarding Perfect Patch Grass Seed.  One reason is that some customers say that they expected the seed to cover a larger area.  This may be because it was spread to heavily.  This grass grows very thick so you can spread it thin.</p>
<p>The Perfect Patch Grass Seed developers have listened to these complaints and have stated that the commercial was part of the early testing thats done with new products. They said they were not expecting so many orders and were not prepared for such a large response.  Now that the word is out about Perfect Patch Grass Seed and how well it works, there will be different size bags available soon with different rates.</p>
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		<title>Legitimate Mystery Shopper Jobs</title>
		<link>http://diyhomedepot.ndesignsblog.com/2010/03/07/legitimate-mystery-shopper-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pongsak3</dc:creator>
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In recent years, the mystery shopping industry has become popular and is growing steadily as an additional source of income for many. As it is fairly easy to earn money doing mystery shopping, there is a lot of competition for these jobs. The past few years have seen a tremendous increase in the [...]]]></description>
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<p>In recent years, the mystery shopping industry has become popular and is growing steadily as an additional source of income for many. As it is fairly easy to earn money doing mystery shopping, there is a lot of competition for these jobs. The past few years have seen a tremendous increase in the registration process for legitimate mystery shopper jobs.</p>
<p>By applying directly to mystery shopping companies, one can get mystery shopper jobs without paying any application fee. To qualify for a mystery shopper job, applicants should possess good communication and socializing skills. Male or female, senior citizens, employed, self employed, homemakers or retired persons can apply for mystery shopper jobs. Previous experience, special training or a bachelor&#8217;s degree are not required for legitimate mystery shopper jobs.</p>
<p>Companies that offer legitimate mystery shopper jobs do not charge an application fee. The majority of these companies provide a simple online form that takes only a few minutes to complete. The employer may ask for the applicant&#8217;s age, race, marital status and other personal details. Shopping companies can reject incomplete applications. This means that online forms must be carefully handled.</p>
<p>Once an applicant is registered, the hiring company will inform him about hundreds of mystery shopping job opportunities through email. Applicants are served on first come first serve basis. Those who are registered for mystery shopper jobs are provided with free training and shopping opportunities.</p>
<p>There are part time as well as full time mystery shopper job opportunities. Finding legitimate mystery shopper jobs on the Internet is just a click away. The majority of these mystery shopping companies are members of the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA).</p>
<p>The MSPA web site, http://www.mysteryshop.org, is the ideal place to find legitimate mystery shopper jobs. It provides a list of available jobs along with additional information on the mystery shopping industry. Online mystery shopping message boards and forums are other sources of potential opportunities.</p>
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		<title>CHI vs. FHI &#8211; Which Is The Best Flat Iron?</title>
		<link>http://diyhomedepot.ndesignsblog.com/2010/03/06/chi-vs-fhi-which-is-the-best-flat-iron/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Both CHI and FHI flat irons remain a popular choice as hair straighteners. Both offer similar plate widths, flash heat for quick heat-up time and are lightweight. But is the CHI Farouk Turbo flat iron better than the FHI Heat Technique Professional flash iron or do FHI flat irons outperform CHI flat irons?
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<p>Both CHI and FHI flat irons remain a popular choice as hair straighteners. Both offer similar plate widths, flash heat for quick heat-up time and are lightweight. But is the CHI Farouk Turbo flat iron better than the FHI Heat Technique Professional flash iron or do FHI flat irons outperform CHI flat irons?</p>
<p>FHI and CHI flat irons are similar in many respects. They offer pretty much the same plate widths; the CHI Farouk Turbo flat iron comes with .7&#8243;, 1&#8243; and 2&#8243; plates, whereas FHI flat irons come with 1&#8243;, 1 &frac14;&#8221; and 1 &frac34;&#8221; plates. Also, both CHI and FHI flat irons come with flash heating, so that the plates are hot and ready to use within seconds. And both flat irons come with one year&#8217;s warranty. However, there are some key differences between the CHI flat iron and the FHI flat iron.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the build quality and design of the CHI flat iron is superior to that that of the FHI flat iron. The handle on the CHI is more ergonomically designed and feels better in your hand; this is an important consideration if you will be using a flat iron a lot of the time and it makes straightening hair a lot easier and more pleasant. Both brands of flat iron come with swivel cords so you don&#8217;t get tangled up but the CHI cord is longer than that of the FHI flat iron. Again, this is a plus point, as a longer cord makes using a hair straightener easier; especially when straightening your hair at the back.</p>
<p>The CHI flat iron also uses less power, which saves you money in the long run and is good for the environment. The CHI Turbo flat iron uses only 20 &#8211; 25 watts whereas the FHI Heat Technique uses 58 watts.</p>
<p>So, with CHI vs. FHI, does the CHI flat iron win hands-down? Not quite.</p>
<p>All CHI Farouk Turbo use ceramic plates. Ceramic plates are used in flat irons because the smoothing surface is incredibly flat thus helping reducing tangling and knots. Ceramic plates also produce negative ions that are important as these lock in moisture, prevent frizziness and keep your hair straighter for longer. But ceramic plates have now been surpassed by ceramic plates that are infused with tourmaline.</p>
<p>CHI flat irons don&#8217;t have tourmaline plates but the FHI Heat Technique Professional Ceramic flat iron does. Tourmaline plates produce up to 20 times more negative ions than ceramic plates. Tourmaline plates also protect color and retards fading by sealing in color molecules and allows the color to last up to 2 weeks longer.</p>
<p>Not only does the FHI Heat technique Professional beat the CHI Farouk on straightening power, it also costs less. In fact, FHI flat irons are considerably cheaper than CHI flat irons.</p>
<p>So, which is better, the CHI or FHI flat iron?</p>
<p>Well, it all depends on your needs and what you want from your flat iron. If you want a well designed, well-built flat iron, then the CHI Farouk flat iron is for you. But, if you want a tourmaline flat iron, then the FHI is the recommended choice. Finally, you should consider price. FHI flat irons are cheaper than CHI flat irons. If you&#8217;re on a budget or don&#8217;t want to spend a lot on a quality flat iron, the FHI is the one. Both the CHI and FHI flat iron are top rated flat irons. Just decide what you want and how much you want to spend.</p>
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		<title>RBC Online Banking &#8211; 24-7 Banking, Ready When You Are</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Banking is now simpler than ever. You can do your banking twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, with RBC online banking. It doesn&#8217;t matter where you are; you can get to your bank from any internet connection. If you opt to use online banking, you also get to avoid the lines [...]]]></description>
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<p>Banking is now simpler than ever. You can do your banking twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, with RBC online banking. It doesn&#8217;t matter where you are; you can get to your bank from any internet connection. If you opt to use online banking, you also get to avoid the lines that you might find at a regular branch office.</p>
<p>When initially looking at RBC online banking, it is difficult to overlook its convenience. With online banking, it is possible to gain access to your account anytime at your convenience, not the bank&#8217;s. These transactions cost less than actually setting foot in the bank! With online banking, you can pay bills, check your account balances, and transfer money without the trouble (or fees) of going to the local branch.</p>
<p>You should seriously consider a RBC on-line banking savings account. These accounts offer both superior interest rates and lower fees as compared to accounts available at traditional banks. Also, you can use your computer to help you recall your login details. You should avoid the &#8220;remember my password&#8221; option, however. To make sure your information stays safe, be careful to keep your RBC online banking login details private and secure.</p>
<p>You can change your password regularly with most&nbsp; institutions which are on the web. Such changes are wise and something that you should do often. You should keep in mind, though, that you will have to remember the new password every time that you change it. It is simple and convenient to log on to your online bank, but you need to make absolutely certain not to forget to log out after you are done. If you use online banking from a public place, like a library, workplace or internet cafe, this is especially important.</p>
<p>Reap the benefits of Washington Mutual banking on-line, but be leery of any email telling you that you need to confirm your bank information by following a link. While this link might take you to an authentic-looking site, this page will almost certainly be a phony. Mainstream financial institutions almost never request that their customers verify any of their information via email.</p>
<p>The advantages of banking online are numerous to customers. One of the aspects that customers like the most about online banking is the ability to check balances on accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Another advantage is the ability to monitor business relationship when ever you need to. Despite these benefits, one still must consider if customers are being forced into using Internet rather than traditional, in-person banking.</p>
<p>Opening an online bank account is very simple. All you need to do is enter your answers to a few queries. You can do this from almost anywhere, including your home or office. After entering your responses, just print out and mark a descriptor. Once you return this, you are done.</p>
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		<title>Florida Unclaimed Money Totals Over $1 Billion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Have you ever loaned money to a friend, and because they were a friend, you didn&#8217;t press them to pay your cash back quickly? Then, as time went on, did you forget all about the money? Well, maybe you haven&#8217;t, but millions of Floridians do every year, only their &#8220;friends&#8221; are companies holding [...]]]></description>
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<p>Have you ever loaned money to a friend, and because they were a friend, you didn&#8217;t press them to pay your cash back quickly? Then, as time went on, did you forget all about the money? Well, maybe you haven&#8217;t, but millions of Floridians do every year, only their &#8220;friends&#8221; are companies holding dormant bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, stocks, dividends, just to name a few.</p>
<p>After the companies lose contact with people associated with these accounts, they turn over these funds to the state Department of Financial Services, and the funds, totally hundreds of millions each year, become what is known as unclaimed money or unclaimed property. The state never actually &#8220;owns&#8221; Florida unclaimed money, but they are obligated to hold it until the rightful owner steps forward to claim it.</p>
<p>The task of turning that missing money in to found money is easy if you know what you&#8217;re doing. Many people make the mistake of simply performing a onetime search at some third party side that made false claims about its unclaimed property database. Others only search Florida&#8217;s unclaimed funds records. On top of that, one of the biggest mistakes people make time and time again, is only searching once.</p>
<p>Searching only once doesn&#8217;t take in to account that in accordance with varying dormancy periods on forgotten money, these assets are turned over at different times. Meaning that if you search for unclaimed money in Florida only today, but your funds haven&#8217;t been turned over to the state until tomorrow (or next week, month, or year), you&#8217;d never find it. For this reason (among others), searchers should steer clear of sites that charge &#8220;per search&#8221;.</p>
<p>Many people hunting for FL unclaimed funds simply don&#8217;t realize that their money might be in the hands of government offices in other states. What if your insurance companies or corporate headquarters of a former employer were in other states? When the dormancy periods end, your unclaimed gov money will be turned over to those states, so searching Florida missing money records would be pointless.</p>
<p>Although Florida&#8217;s $1 billion is a lot, searching the records of other states frequently is particularly important in The Sunshine State, because the state houses so many transplants. It&#8217;s no secret that Florida is the place to be if you&#8217;re a retiree, but most didn&#8217;t live there for their entire lives.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that Florida does you the courtesy of not putting any time limits on claiming your funds, most people would obviously prefer to have their money sooner rather than later. Additionally, if the cash belonged to a passed relative, the process of proving you&#8217;re the rightful heir can take a bit more effort than claiming your own lost money, so it&#8217;s important to get started ASAP.</p>
<p>Most people think it&#8217;s not possible for them to have ever abandoned or forgotten money, but you&#8217;d be surprised. The reality is that the majority of people are owed some type of unclaimed money, so everyone owes it to themselves to search.</p>
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