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title: When is the best time to start CPP payments?
description: CPP is a pension designed to pay you a monthly indexed pension for life. There are many different factors that will go into your decision, and there is no simple answer that applies to everyone.
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# [When is the best time to start CPP payments?](https://csspension.com/css-pension-timewise/when-is-the-best-time-to-start-cpp-payments)

 Written by [CSS Pension Plan](https://csspension.com/css-pension-timewise/author/css-pension-plan-1) | Mar 3, 2025 3:30:00 PM

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