Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
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