INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss credit carryforwards	$ 10,390,000	$ 10,316,000
Alternative minimum tax carryforward	0	237,000
Retail brokerage accounts (a)	0	71,000
Contribution carryover	182,000	158,000
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements	(54,000)	312,000
Accrued settlement liability	0	340,000
Other	0	8,000
Total	10,381,000	11,442,000
Valuation allowance	(10,381,000)	(11,442,000)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 0	$ 0