RESTRICTED CASH RESTRICTED CASH (Details - Balance Sheet) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,091		$ 6,541
Cash and cash equivalents	176,925	$ 106,251	206,975	$ 86,212
Decrease in restricted cash	2,450	$ 95
Cash in Escrow for Surety Bonds
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	0		2,453
Decrease in restricted cash	(2,500)
Cash in escrow for sale of LendingTree Loans
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,032		4,028
Other Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	59		$ 60
Discover | Lending Tree Loans
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,000