FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details - Gains or losses recorded related to the eligible instruments) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	$ 346	$ 303	$ 1,585	$ 1,464
Fair value option credit risk gains (losses)	8	(22)	(14)	(37)
Fair Value Option | Other long-term debt
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	23	(51)	(186)	271
Fair Value Option | Other liabilities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	(4)	(4)	(10)	(10)
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	0	3
Fair Value Option | Bond and equity securities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	252	331	1,529	963
Fair Value Option | Alternative investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	73	23	245	229
Fair Value Option | Other, Including Short term investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	$ 2	$ 3	$ 7	$ 8