Penalty for Withdrawing From TSP

I am age 64 and retired from GSA in 2008 under the CSRS, having worked 36+ years. Is there a penalty for me to withdraw some or all of my TSP before age 70 1/2 ?

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Q: I am age 64 and retired from GSA in 2008 under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), having worked 36+ years. Is there a penalty for me to withdraw some or all of my TSP before age 70 1/2 ? I am widowed and get no Social Security from my deceased husband’s Social Security and I sure could use some of it now.

A: You will not be penalized for taking money from your TSP at your age. The penalties are for those who separate and withdraw money before they turn the age of 55 (10%) and for those who fail to take a required minimum distribution after 70 1/2 (50%). Someone your age will not face any penalty when withdrawing.

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