Goodwill and Specifically Identifiable Intangible Assets (Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	$ 105		$ 240
Accumulated amortization	35		34
Retirement Plan Services [Member] | Mutual Fund Contract Rights [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	5	[1]	5	[1]
Life Insurance [Member] | Sales Force [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	100		100
Accumulated amortization	35		31
Other Operations [Member] | FCC Licenses [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount			131	[1],[2]
Other Operations [Member] | Other [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount			4	[2]
Accumulated amortization			$ 3	[2]

[1] No amortization recorded as the intangible asset has indefinite life.

[2] As of December 31, 2014, LFM’s intangible assets were reclassified as other assets held-for-sale. For more information, see Note 3.