Q. I am a 50-year-old 6(c). I am eligible to retire on an immediate unreduced annuity this year and plan to do so. I plan to eventually access my Thrift Savings Plan funds, and I understand that I am able to do 72(t)-type withdrawals and avoid early withdrawal penalties. But I’m not interested in 72(t) systematic payments. I also know I could roll over the account to an IRA, but that is not my desired intention. Since I am retiring at age 50, what is the first date that I could begin to access my TSP via lump sum or monthly withdrawals without…
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Q: I am a 52-year-old law enforcement officer, 6(c) designation, and retired under the Federal Employees Retirement System this past year. Although I thought I had a good handle on this from your website, I am confused by a retirement guide an LEO put out indicating the following: “If you continue your agency employment at least one day into the calendar year of your 55th birthday, you may make unabated penalty-free withdrawals from your TSP account upon retirement. You cannot roll over your TSP and make penalty-free withdrawals at 55.” The first part indicates than an LEO must work until…