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The Three Military Retirement Decisions That Can’t Be Undone
Military retirement involves several important decisions that can have lasting consequences long after your service ends. We explain the three retirement choices that are difficult or impossible to reverse, how your pension, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) work together, and the key considerations to review before making these decisions.
Which Military Retirement Elections Lock in Forever (and Which one Stays Open)
Military retirement includes several important decisions, but not all of them come with the same level of flexibility. We explain which retirement elections become permanent, which options can be revisited later, key deadlines to be aware of, and the one TSP decision that generally cannot be undone.