If the distributions are from an employer plan, payments must begin after separation from service. (hrblock.com)
While these are commonly held assumptions, there is good reason to begin to think about and prepare for transition at least a couple of years before your potential separation from service. (seniormilitaryintransition.com)
A public safety employee can avoid the penalty after turning 50 if the distribution is from a governmental defined benefit plan after separation from service. (wisemoneytips.com)