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according to this website below, it seem one must leave his/her money in the TSP when doing the deferred FERS. So later on, he could apply for FERS pension.
FERS Deferred Retirement vs. Postponed FERS Retirement
Basics of FERS Deferred RetirementTo do a FERS Deferred Retirement... you must..
- Have at least 5 years of creditable civilian service before you separate
- AND you must leave your contributions in the FERS system
Basically - you leave federal service now. You leave your contributions in the system. Later, when you reach a specific age (usually 62) you can start your pension.
With a Deferred Retirement, there is no minimum age to reach before you leave service - but you must wait until a specific age to start your pension.
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learn more about FERS Deferred Retirement, including sample pension calculations.
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