How to do a TSP Rollover

Have you ever wondered how to do a TSP Rollover? Or a TSP withdrawal or transfer? This video will walk current federal employees and FERS retirees through the step by step process on how to do a rollover.
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[@noway5976]

Outstanding Brad! This is first I’ve seen anyone walk through the steps to do a direct rollover from the TSP to a traditional IRA. Thanks!

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

Thanks, it's something I've been wanting to do for awhile and finally got the opportunity

[@mjpfeiffer]

Thank you Brad! Really helpful!!

[@frk040]

Informative video - THANKS

[@kwhite3403]

Awesome video. I'm getting ready to rollover TSP into a deferred annuity.

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

😬😬

[@MattNesbit-d8m]

Right on!! How do you know what the check will say on it? Vanguard has pretty specific instructions on what the check should be made "payable to"...?

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

I’ve never had an issue with that and I guess I’ve never seen a check either because they usually go straight to the other institution.
The check should likely be made payable to the receiving institution (ie. Vanguard) fbo participants name

[@tomasaldente2622]

I have retired as a fed employee. I feel i should roll my tsp over into a new ira. Is there any advantage to keeping some money in TSP instead of closing it out?

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

If you are under 59.5 there can be for access.
If u keep it open with a minimal amount of money, u can always move funds back into it.
Here is a video that share some thoughts on it
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[@tomasaldente2622]

@@FederalRetirementPlanning Thank You Very Much...

[@twoguysandtheirdog2815]

HI, can TSP do a direct deposit of these funds if we provide the account information?

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

😂😂
Negative, TSP is still living in the 70s

[@anh-thuduong1158]

On tsp website , I see the direct deposit option . I put all the information they need and go back after 10 days , that direct deposit option still not available . So like you said the direct deposit still not available although they have it there ? Thank you!

[@Richard.Cabeza]

The 7 days is likely for fraud protection and that's a good thing. Advice to those who are doing this on your own. First go into your institution website and create an appropriate account, go back to TSP and put that information into TSP, wait the 7 days, go back into TSP and initiate your rollover. It's a much smoother process and no need to do things twice.

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

What does waiting the 7 days do to prevent fraud? If you do a rollover one month to an institution and then do it again the next month you have the same 7 day wait.
What do you mean by no need to do things twice? Anyone transferring needs to have an account number at the receiving institution to put in the TSP website, and then you have to go through the process once and do it again after 7 days. Correct?

[@SteveBrown54727]

One minor comment. People under FERS must obtain spousal approval. People covered by CSRS are not required to obtain spousal approval. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) makes an attempt to notify CSRS spouses.

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

Thanks for the info Steve, I didn't know that CSRS employees don't need spousal consent

[@Upsidedownfoodpyramid]

Quick question. If you are still contributing to a TSP can you rollover balance to another institution or do you need to retire or separate from the Government first?

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

If you are 59.5 or older you can

[@tomasaldente2622]

if you have regular and a roth ira in tsp how do you transfer them over separately to keep the tax benefits of roth? At a quick glance it seems like it is easier to just take the check and then drop it off at your broker...

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

Yes, do them separately

[@hbuckner007]

Trying to rollover to fidelity. I added the institution waited seven days and went through the distribution. After submitting, I get a message to contact tsp and the process could not be done on line.

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

that's one I haven't seen before

[@JimT624]

Always thought it would be beat to rollover Traditional TSP yo a Roth IRA and pay the taxes now.

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

Might be, but a lot of people have large balances that could put them into the highest tax bracket when doing a conversion

[@JimT624]

Makes sense. ​@@FederalRetirementPlanning

[@raymondsiguas4746]

During the 2 week waiting period of check, is our account still accumulating losses and gains if the market?

[@FederalRetirementPlanning]

@@raymondsiguas4746 it's only 7 days and yes, your money stays invested.

[@tomatodo8334]

@@FederalRetirementPlanning Put the money in the G-Fund prior to doing a rollover, that will insure there are no losses.