Federal Employees Retirement & Benefits Podcast by CD Financial

Federal Employees Are Withdrawing TSP Wrong (Here's Why)

• Charles Dzama • Season 3 • Episode 7

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Many federal employees reach retirement with strong TSP balances but without a clear withdrawal strategy. In this video, we break down common TSP withdrawal mistakes, how distributions can affect your tax bracket, and why retirement income planning should coordinate your Thrift Savings Plan, pension, Social Security, and other savings.

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0:00 Intro
0:00 TSP Withdrawal Options and Mistakes to Avoid
0:31 Monthly TSP Payments to Cover Retirement Income Needs
0:54 When a Lump Sum TSP Withdrawal Can Create Problems
1:19 How TSP Withdrawals Can Push You Into a Higher Tax Bracket
1:48 Questions to Ask Before Withdrawing From Your TSP
2:18 Why You Need a Retirement Withdrawal Plan
2:40 How TSP Fits With Pension, Social Security, and Other Savings
3:09 More Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

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