VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net of Allowance for Losses (Details 5) (VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Portfolio delinquency status
30-59 Days Past Due	$ 10	$ 4
60-89 Days Past Due	102	1
Greater than 90 Days	96	80
Total Past Due	208	85
Current	85,539	85,063
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	85,747	85,148
Structured settlements and annuities
Portfolio delinquency status
30-59 Days Past Due	3	4
60-89 Days Past Due	3	1
Greater than 90 Days	78	62
Total Past Due	84	67
Current	26,942	26,028
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	27,026	26,095
Lottery winnings
Portfolio delinquency status
30-59 Days Past Due	7
60-89 Days Past Due	99
Greater than 90 Days	18	18
Total Past Due	124	18
Current	58,597	59,035
VIE and Other Finance Receivables, net	$ 58,721	$ 59,053