Methodology: Unlike standardly available Census demographics, NeighborhoodScout uses dozens of custom models to transform 8.5 million raw demographic data elements from government sources into proprietary indices and insightsâ¦.
Benefit Payments and Direct Deposit. When your pension begins, you receive a benefit payment each month (unless you receive a mandatory cash-out payment or you have elected a voluntary cash-out of your benefit). You can elect payment by mail or through electronic direct deposit. We encourage benefit recipients to sign up for direct deposit.
Swamped with Medical Expenses? Consider Your Thrift Savings Plan In-Service Loan & Withdrawal Options. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement benefit for federal workers, which is comparable to the private sectorâs 401(k), except with significantly lower annual costs. Although the TSP is primarily meant for financial contributions to grow untouched until retirement, there are some in-service loan and withdrawal options.