Short on cash? Check out these 5 ways to see if you have some forgotten money lying around.

1. Check the federal government’s savings bond database: Apparently there is more then $17 billion worth of Series E savings bonds that have never been redeemed. Check out the Treasury Department’s savings bonds website to see if you have any unclaimed savings bonds you might have received between 1941-1980.

2. Check the Banks: There’s a possibility you might have an old checking or savings account that you simply forgot about or thought you closed. You can check with the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.

3. Check with the FDIC: The FDIC protects your savings when a bank is in danger. If you can prove you had an account they will gladly return your assets.

4. Check with the IRS: Go online to the IRS website and click “Where’s My Refund” and you can check the status of any outstanding refunds after entering some basic personal information.

5. Check for unused gift cards: Many gift certificates don’t expire until 5 years from the purchase date. Take a look through your wallet or junk drawers and see what you come up with.