Q: I am a FERS employee with the United States Postal Service. When I retire will I be permitted to withdraw the funds in my annuity, my TSP, my accrued vacation and sick leave to be reinvested into private accounts so they can be inherited by our children upon the deaths of myself and my spouse rather than be sucked back into the government’s coffers? If so what forms would that require?
A: You may withdraw your TSP account balance immediately after you retire, although the vested amount is yours to keep and not at risk of being “sucked” back into government coffers. Do your self a favor and leave it there as long as you can. Moving it out means it will likely be “sucked” into investment industry coffers.
