Nevadans Encouraged To Check If They Are Owed Money (NOT A SCAM!)

Okay we are the first to admit the headline sounds a bit scammy... like every "fake article" you've seen. But it's no scam. February 1st is Unclaimed Property Day and Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine wants you to get paid if you're owed money.

Perhaps you moved to Las Vegas and left your worries in the rear view mirror. Did you trade in your plates a few months after you re-registered your car? Maybe you changed your car insurance. Or perhaps there was a bank account you left in that other state with a few bucks in it? Well... that money has a home. It's in your wallet.

All of that left over money is spent rotting in a holding account, being tended to by your state (current or former) waiting for you to come get it. Nevada has an entire Unclaimed Property Division that specifically handles this and reunites people with their long-lost, sweet cash.

This author just got a random $39 from a toll authority in a state he didn't even live in, and some money left on a car insurance account. Seriously! It works! And according to Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine, there is a ton of money out their waiting for Nevadans. "The state of Nevada is currently holding over $1 billion in unclaimed property. We encourage everyone to visit our website to see if we’re holding onto any unclaimed property which is owed to them."

If you want to see if you are owed money, you can click this link AND click this link and search for your name. Let your fam know too... they could all be getting a nice little bonus in the mail.

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The richest county in Nevada isn't what you think it is.

When we think about Nevada's richest areas, pictures of cash flowing on the famous Las Vegas Strip are often thought of.

But, the wealthiest county in Nevada isn't Clark County. In fact, the richest county isn't even located close to Clark County at all!

A recent study by Stacker compiled Nevada's counties and quantified data that ranked counties from highest to lowest household median incomes. Now, let us put a disclaimer that this study didn't utilize "revenue generated per county." This study ranked each county from household median income instead.

Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the study shows the economic disparities between Nevada's counties. Many counties vastly differ in population, topography, job market, etc. There are 17 counties in Nevada that have unique histories, stories and economies. The geological-lush mines located throughout the state attracted thousands of people to move here during the gold and silver rushes. Along with the mining industry that still supplements many, the glittering Las Vegas Strip economically nourishes Clark County through its hospitality and tourism industry.

No matter where you go in Nevada, the economy is constantly moving and changing throughout the counties.

The Covid-19 pandemic also changed much of the state's economic trajectory when it came to certain counties in Nevada. Things such as income, poverty levels, consumer habits and job opportunities drastically altered in the Silver State due to the pandemic.

Nevada's economy is rooted in mining, tourism, gaming and cattle ranching, which are pretty elastic industries that fold and rise with peaks and troughs of the economy's cycle. This was made certain during the pandemic when much of Nevada's industries were forced to shut down for weeks.

However, things are growing and returning back to their pre-pandemic levels of activity, according to a report from AARP.

Nevada is diverse and colorful when it comes it its economic activity. However, the richest county isn't where most people think. Scroll down below to see the top ten richest counties in Nevada.

According to Stacker's data, Carson City is the 10th richest county in Nevada, which may be surprising considering it's also our state's capital! The state states that the median household income is $58,305, which is 6% below the state's average.

Lyon County was one of the nine original counties created in 1861, according to Genealogytrails.com. According to Stacker, the median household income is $61,048.

Surprise, surprise! Clark County isn't the richest county after all. When we think about Las Vegas, we think about "excess." Whether it be in the form of hospitality, partying, gaming, etc. But, the household median income isn't the highest in the state despite our reputation for being "high rolling." However, if we calculated revenue generated per county then this study (and Clark County's ranking) may change. According to Stacker, the household medium income is $61,048. 

The epitome of the "wild west," Storey County earned its place in history in 1859. The major employers in this county are GDiesel, Golden State Petroleum, James Hardie, Mars Pet Care, NV Energy, Pittsburgh Paint, Pet Smart, Storey County School District, Tire Rack and Wal-Mart. According to Stacker, the median household income is $64,000.

The rolling mountain ranges, the lush nature and the remoteness of this county is what makes it charming. According to Stacker, the median household income is $66,123. It's largely a region with ranchers and farmers. But there's currently a proposed lithium mine that is slated to bring 300 long-term jobs that pay an average of $63,000. However, this mine is met with immense controversy due to its inevitable, detrimental environmental effects. Along with this, Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation is located 50 miles from the mine site. Tribe members have expressed concern that the pollution from the mine will spread and ultimately affect the reservation and surrounding environment.

https://www.co.eureka.nv.us/

Eureka County is sparse in population. But the jobs are quite the money-making endeavors. According to the county's website, Eureka's economy is primarily a ranching, agricultural and mining county. According to Stacker, the median household income is $67,478.

In this county, some of the major employers are health care companies, hotel and hospitality companies, logistic companies and gaming services. The median household income is $68,272.

According to the county's website, some of the major employers in this area are: Bently Nevada, A Baker Hughes business, JT Basque Bar and Dining Room, Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Carson Valley Medical Center. The household median income is $71,415.

https://www.landercountynv.org/

Lander County is located slightly east of Reno, encasing small towns and some post-mining communities within its borders. Although the towns may seem small, the collective community wallet doesn't reflect that. According to Stacker, the median household income is $73,797.

It looks like the big bucks are in Elko! According to Stacker, Elko's median household income is $79,375. This county thrives from the agricultural, mining, hunting and fishing industry. According to USA Today, less than 2% of American workers are employed within these industries. However, in Elko, 27.5% of people are employed within these industries.

While it was the first full five day week for Aimee+Shawn, it flew by! Weird, isn't it? Maybe a four day work week isn't good after all.

The week got started with an interesting talk Shawn had with a friend from college. He was visiting town and telling him about a woman he had been talking to for a while. The more his friend talked the more red flags Shawn saw. Do you say something, or shut up?!

Aimee felt a bit attacked after asking for a straw at Starbucks. Simple enough request, but apparently the barista didn't like when she did it.

Former Las Vegas Aces star Dearica Hamby came forward saying her recent trade was due to her pregnancy, not her play. That got Aimee+Shawn talking about the inequities of pregnancy and how sometimes even women can be tough on other women.

Aimee made her neighborhood smile recently. Sure, it was by falling on her face, but the commuters around her got a kick out of it.

Philadelphia is an interesting place. First they slather Crisco on light poles to avoid crazed Eagles fans from climbing them, now this. They are actually considering lifeguard applicants who can't swim. For real. WHAT?

TikTok has another dumb trend, but it's one we can get behind. Apparently there is a movement of women who are hunting for their next husband in the aisles of The Home Depot. Not only do we think it's a good idea, Shawn has come up with a great name for the inevitable app!

Oh, and something about Aimee's husband literally watching her die slowly. She recalls the story of when she was choking on something, but her husband didn't jump in and help because of a technicality.

Have a great weekend! We'll be back Monday with tons of fun and getting one person on a sick flyaway to see P!nk! See you then!

She just wanted to suck her drink... but the person doling out the straws just wanted to suck.

Shawn got dinner with a college friend and heard a story so insane he had to interfere.

In the mood for love? Have a ton of expendable income? Do we have the app for you!

You want to let other people know it sucked, but you don't want to ruin a business either. You're not a monster... or are you?!

Aimee entertained commuters recently with one missed step.

Pretty big accusations from the former Aces star, and the team hasn't said a word about it. Not a good look.

Everyone knows it happens, and chances are you've seen it happen from time to time. Aimee and Shawn share their stories.

...and it's going away from Disneyland soon too! Our favorite ride!

'This is a real, actual story and we don't know if they realize how bad of an idea this is.

Sometimes you'll hear a track that brings you back to one exact moment from your past. We reminisce about the songs of our lives...

These three were so proud of themselves... only to have Britney Spears hate them for doing it.

Shawn thought he was a hero for calling 911 for something he saw... but everyone else seems to think differently.

You can do it... they can help. Makes more sense now.

Sure other cities have it worse... but it doesn't matter. Driving across the valley is the worst and Aimee's about to do it this weekend.

Imagine, Aimee almost died on a technicality!

Shawn is talking to his son's class for Career Day today, and he's nervous.

This crockpot totin' mama is being accused of being ultra-blanca for how she makes pancakes for her kids.

When Aimee had Jayden, he was a little gentleman. Then she had Roman... and he wants to rule with an iron fist.

Revisiting the TikTok trend, we had our AI write up the commercial for Home Depot's dating app that Shawn thinks should be made.