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Enter a name exactly as it may have appeared on an old account. We search the State Controller’s published records under every reasonable variant of it, not just the spelling you typed.

184 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $112,394 between them. A match is not proof — the State holds many people with the same name, and establishing which record is yours is the real work of a claim.

The State holds 1,545 records under the surname Buchanan, worth $1,629,741. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James W Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $29,099.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037213937

  • Strong match

    James R Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,946.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 17253745

  • Strong match

    James K Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Santa Ynez, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,525.46 Invesco High Yield Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045795930

  • Strong match

    James R Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,080.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16098451

  • Strong match

    James W Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,051.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 970971856

  • Strong match

    James A Jr Buchanan

    Unpaid dividends · Atherton, CA

    Reported by Government Securities Fund - A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $824.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 2501338

  • Strong match

    James M Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $682.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 16098454

  • Strong match

    James D Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Encino, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Edison Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $665.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 13013949

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $526.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 954764597

  • Strong match

    James R Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Hecla Mining Company Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $518.53 Hecla Mining Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 989214850

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $437.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024335404

  • Strong match

    James W Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $423.30 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453002

  • Strong match

    James B Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $398.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 17161778

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Marchfield, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1075625

  • Strong match

    James W Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Inc

    $224.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042008802

  • Strong match

    James Dr Buchanan

    Savings account · South Yarra Vic,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $223.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 5172170

  • Strong match

    James J Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Mercury Insurance Company

    $201.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981721596

  • Strong match

    James C Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Menlo Park, CA

    Reported by Missouri State Of

    $200.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 3337201

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    $180.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041160098

  • Strong match

    James H Buchanan

    Deposit held · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $170.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033300817

  • Strong match

    James D Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043822742

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Home Depot Wage And Hour Settlement Fund

    $140.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039845636

  • Strong match

    James A Buchanan

    Endowment proceeds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Constitution Life Insurance Co

    $138.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12668424

  • Strong match

    James L Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Altex Industries Inc Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $137.75 Altex Ind Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18034111

  • Strong match

    James A Buchanan

    Unpaid dividends · Menlo Park, CA

    Reported by Bre Properties, Incorporated

    $135.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9471882

  • Strong match

    James F Buchanan

    Savings account · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by United Heritage Fcu

    $128.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 961597931

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Credit balance · Templeton, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $127.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 961410999

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · Glendora, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $122.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966397839

  • Strong match

    James W Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corp/john Hancock Fin

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18939200

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Cardiff, CA

    Reported by Cxloyalty Group Inc

    $108.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964860356

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $102.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 14383119

  • Strong match

    James Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sony Electronics Inc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998665678

  • Likely match

    J Buchanan

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $503.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 996404489

  • Likely match

    J Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $147.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 13521192

  • Likely match

    J C Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Lompoc, CA

    Reported by Teachers Insurance Company

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5134789

  • Likely match

    James Buchanon

    Unclaimed refund · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $244.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033850705

  • Likely match

    James Buchanon

    Unclaimed refund · Laguna Beach, CA

    Reported by Office Depot

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959323001

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer K Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Stanford, CA

    Reported by Union Pacific Resources Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,923.91 Union Pacific Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 12354225

  • Worth checking

    Julia Joanne Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,945.17 Northrop Grumman Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 994587621

  • Worth checking

    Julia Joanne Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,945.17 Northrop Grumman Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 994587620

  • Worth checking

    Jim Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,738.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 14388958

  • Worth checking

    Joan M Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,290.29 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16269623

  • Worth checking

    Judy G Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Yucca Valley, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,241.10 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17191977

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer K Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Stanford, CA

    Reported by Union Pacific Resources Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,192.46 Union Pacific Resources Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 12354347

  • Worth checking

    Joan E Buchanan

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Dreyfus Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,189.48 Dreyfus Fund Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 4291639

  • Worth checking

    John B Buchanan

    Savings account · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Cenfed Bank Fsb - Interest Checks

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,733.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 4070889

  • Worth checking

    Buchanan

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Utah Division Of Finance Disbursements

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,586.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038542753

  • Worth checking

    Joann Buchanan

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Rocking Horse Ridge Est

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065631778

  • Worth checking

    Jean E Buchanan

    Credit balance · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,305.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039297384

  • Worth checking

    Joyce Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Bard, CA

    Reported by Banc One Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,288.94 Bank One Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 11929469

  • Worth checking

    Jim Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,031.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 14388821

  • Worth checking

    Jefferey B Buchanan

    Uncashed check · S Lake Tahoe, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984678615

  • Worth checking

    John R Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    $923.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 977202859

  • Worth checking

    Jim Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Poway, CA

    Reported by Ecount Inc.

    $856.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 986393535

  • Worth checking

    Johnny H Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Vandenberg Afb, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $846.45 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453005

  • Worth checking

    John Buchanan

    Uncashed check · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Sbb &t Ral Funding Corporation

    $820.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955350303

  • Worth checking

    Josephine Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

    $782.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 981342707

  • Worth checking

    Josephine Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

    $782.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 981342706

  • Worth checking

    Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · San Dimas, CA

    Reported by Zions Bancorporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $714.83 Skywest Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 988205348

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Alamo, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    $702.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027095022

  • Worth checking

    Julia Joanne Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $700.40 Huntington Ingalls Industries
    Start this claim

    State ID 989219287

  • Worth checking

    Justley Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $670.25 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453006

  • Worth checking

    John Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Ge Mortgage Services, Llc

    $664.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 16641124

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Vista, CA

    Reported by New York State Of

    $644.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 3203386

  • Worth checking

    Joan R Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Genworth Life & Ann Ins Co

    $629.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 979534201

  • Worth checking

    Joan E Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Reseda, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $590.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020906281

  • Worth checking

    Jean Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Stateline, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts State Of

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $588.05 Invesco Charter Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1768219

  • Worth checking

    Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $577.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 954256268

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueln Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $564.47 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453001

  • Worth checking

    John Buchanan

    Savings account · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Schools Financial Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $549.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 981637200

  • Worth checking

    Juanita D Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Hunt Park, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $517.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 17161779

  • Worth checking

    Jack L Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Banning, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $493.71 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453000

  • Worth checking

    Jim Buchanan

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Independence Bank #1

    $487.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1581434

  • Worth checking

    Judith L Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16098457

  • Worth checking

    Jeff Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Mbna America (delaware) Na

    $437.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 955900207

  • Worth checking

    John J Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Standard Fire Insurance Co

    $434.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 11789249

  • Worth checking

    Jamie A Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Sylmar, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $424.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009039546

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $423.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 992831952

  • Worth checking

    Jance C Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $418.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 970661910

  • Worth checking

    Juana Mae Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $416.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 969444309

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Buchanan

    Pension or retirement funds · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $407.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011653587

  • Worth checking

    Jenny Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Concord, CA

    Reported by Baxter International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $403.89 Baxter International Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14702626

  • Worth checking

    John Buchanan

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035123391

  • Worth checking

    Janice L Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank, National Association

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987681000

  • Worth checking

    Josep Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $398.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 16098456

  • Worth checking

    Jr Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · California City, CA

    Reported by Financial Indemnity Company

    $395.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 13274044

  • Worth checking

    Joyce B Buchanan

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $394.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 954065008

  • Worth checking

    John Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Galt, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    $391.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021192390

  • Worth checking

    Janet Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $387.94 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453004

  • Worth checking

    Joshua G Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Brentwood, CA

    Reported by Mcgee Air Services Inc

    $386.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027837688

  • Worth checking

    Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · San Dimas, CA

    Reported by Zions Bancorporation

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $357.42 Skywest Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 988205332

  • Worth checking

    Jayden B Buchanan

    Savings account · Sutter Creek, CA

    Reported by El Dorado Savings Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $350.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032653682

  • Worth checking

    Jessica A Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Capital One Investing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $331.27 Advanced Micro Devices Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 998516497

  • Worth checking

    Jay Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $307.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 9667264

  • Worth checking

    John G Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044647608

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey G Buchanan

    Stocks or securities · El Toro, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $284.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 16098455

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey B Buchanan

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Att Services Inc

    $272.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 961962744

  • Worth checking

    Janice Buchanan

    Credit balance · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    $268.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 990668145

  • Worth checking

    Jane Buchanan

    Uncashed check · Orinda, CA

    Reported by Euromarket Designs Inc

    $265.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 997265439

  • Worth checking

    Joan Buchanan

    Cash held by the State · Colton, CA

    Reported by First American P&c Ins Co

    $254.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 12387356

Showing the 100 most valuable of 193. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

1 probate estate carries that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

1 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Buchanan Kristen Allen

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2024

    Matched on Buchanan James Ulene (heir)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $7.00 closed

    State ID 1032269097
    Case 2023-0391

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.