Properties and Equipment, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Properties and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, is summarized in the following table.



At December 31,	2012			2011			Depreciable Life
	(in millions)
Land	$	8		$	63		—
Buildings and improvements	617			832			10-40 years
Furniture and equipment	137			138			3-30
Total	762			1,033
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(486		)	(575		)
Properties and equipment, net	$	276		$	458

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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