Retirement tax questions

Thank you for your response.  Thank you for the link.

 

Follow on question/further clarification: If I separate at the age of 54 but delay taking any withdrawals until after I have attained the age 55 would the Rule of 55 apply?  Basically, does age 55 apply to when the separation occurred and when the withdrawal(s) are taken or only to when the withdrawal(s) occurred?

 

I am expecting that age 55 applies to both, but as before, I would appreciate an expert opinion.

 

Thanks.