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Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practice Exam · Question

David, age 68, is considering delaying his Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits. His estimated full CPP benefit at age 65 is $1,100 per month. If he defers starting CPP until age 68, what would his approximate monthly benefit be?

Delaying CPP past age 65 results in an increase of 0.7% per month. From age 65 to 68 is 36 months. So, 36 * 0.7% = 25.2% increase. $1,100 * (1 + 0.252) = $1,377

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Question: David, age 68, is considering delaying his Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits. His estimated full CPP benefit at age 65 is $1,100 per month. If he defers starting CPP until age 68, what would his approximate monthly benefit be?

Answer options:

  • $1,100
  • $1,298
  • $1,350 ✅ $1,394

Correct answer: $1,394

Explanation: Delaying CPP past age 65 results in an increase of 0.7% per month. From age 65 to 68 is 36 months. So, 36 * 0.7% = 25.2% increase. $1,100 * (1 + 0.252) = $1,377.20. Option D is the closest.

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