A SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension) is a retirement plan that is popular with many small business owners and self employed individuals. The 2015 SEP IRA contribution limit is $53,000 (the 2014 SEP limit is $52,000).
Meanwhile, other studies suggest that another gene, DRD4, may also play a role in traits such as shyness and anxiety. The DRD4 gene codes for a protein that binds dopamine, another chemical messenger that has powerful effects in the brain. Again, the DRD4 gene comes in two forms: a long and a short version.
Although childhood shyness is commonplace, it concerns many parents, especially those who place great value on sociability. Some children become shy because of harsh life experiences, but most are born that way. For some middle-years children, social situations and interactions can be terrifying.