Unclaimed money: The 10-minute treasure hunt

Discover the billions in unclaimed Australian money. Find out how to search for lost super, forgotten bank accounts, unclaimed shares and more—all in a quick 10-minute money win. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into one of the easiest money wins of the year: finding unclaimed money. They uncover: – Why billions of dollars are sitting unclaimed in Australia – How to check if any of it is yours (in 10 minutes or less) – The three places to search: ATO, ASIC, and your state government – Why this should be part of your annual financial health check If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on finding free money, you'll love our other practical episodes. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more everyday money tips. Topics Covered – How Much Unclaimed Money Is in Australia? – Why This Happens: Job Changes, Moving House & More – Lost Super Explained – $19B Still Unclaimed – How to Check for Lost Super via myGov – Caution: Before Consolidating Your Super – ASIC’s $2.7B Unclaimed Money Register – Forgotten Bank Accounts, Shares & Insurance Proceeds – How to Use the Free MoneySmart Tool – State Government Registers & Examples – NSW’s $300M in Unclaimed Payments – Gemma’s Story: Checking Across Four States – The 10-Minute Money Treasure Hunt: Your Checklist – Set an Annual Reminder for Your Financial Health – Scam Warning: Searching is Free on Government Sites – Final Takeaway: You Might Already Be Owed Money Resources for this episode 📄 Start your unclaimed money search: – ATO myGov Super Portal https://my.gov.au – ASIC Unclaimed Money Tool https://moneysmart.gov.au/find-unclaimed-money – Revenue NSW – Unclaimed Money https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money Resources for this episode Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds:  https://bit.ly/beta-25 Rask resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg