A specific life occurrence that legally permits a person to withdraw money from their retirement plan without the standard early withdrawal penalty. Common distribution events include reaching age 59½, separation from service, disability, death, and certain hardship situations. Understanding these events helps with retirement income planning.
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Distribution Event
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