How do pensions work?

6 December 2010 Last updated at 12:49 ET Help

Getting started when you want to save for a pension can be confusing.

There are various different types of pension scheme available, and choices to be made about when to start putting money in.

Kevin Peachey, personal finance reporter for the BBC News website, explains.

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