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    more on Withdrawals

    Silverbird - Sorry for the confusing post. Sometimes I read and then RE-read something until it made no sense at all to me. This was one of those times. The book says we can take our money from our TSP account in two ways: (1) Partial Withdraw (2) Full withdrawal A. Single payment...
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    more on Withdrawals

    While reading through form TSP-70 (Request for Full Withdrawal), section III of that form pertains to Married FERS Participants. It says: “If you are a married FERS participant and your account balance is more than $3,500, complete Section III. By law, your spouse is entitled to an annuity...
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    Withdrawal logic

    Scout333 - Thanks for your thoughtful reply. Yes, you point out many aspects of fund withdrawals which I'm considering at the present time. In my current situation, it really doesn't matter all that much which way I go, but I usually prefer to make the most efficient choice possible. Have a...
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    Withdrawal logic

    Hi Tom - Logic escapes me as I try to determine which source from which to make a withdrawal for [annual] supplementary living expenses. I plan to withdraw a maximum of 4%. One source, namely my TSP "G" fund earned approx 3.75% during year 2008. Another bond fund, completely disassociated...
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    Partial Withdrawal

    Thank you, Norman. Love you avatar!
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    Partial Withdrawal

    Hi Tom - Thank you for your prompt reply. Also, thank you for the "welcome". Roger
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    Partial Withdrawal

    Is my understanding correct wherein only one (single) partial withdrawal of TSP funds is permitted prior to a full [or annuitized] withdrawal? I am a FERS retiree, age 67, who would like to withdraw approx $5K each year before my 70th birthday in order to supplement annual living expenses...
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