FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details - Gains or losses recorded related to the eligible instruments) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair value option credit risk gains (losses)	$ (11)	$ (34)
Fair Value Option
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	745	469
Fair Value Option | Other long-term debt
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair value option credit risk gains (losses)	(74)	9
Fair Value Option | Other liabilities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	(4)	(4)
Fair Value Option | Mortgage and other loans receivable, net of allowance
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	0	1
Fair Value Option | Bond and equity securities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	666	376
Fair Value Option | Alternative investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	154	84
Fair Value Option | Short-term investments and other invested assets and Other assets
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	$ 3	$ 3