However, for sugar, in the process of manufacturing, the organic acids, protein, nitrogen elements, enzymes and vitamins in the sugar cane are destroyed, whereas honey, a natural sweetener, subjects only to minimal heating.
The SEP stands for simplified employee pension. It is an individual retirement account or IRA, into which employers can make retirement contributions for themselves and their employees. Compared a 401(k) retirement plan, a SEP IRA is relatively simple to start and manage. 1  There's far less paperwork and annual filing. 2  In fact, if you are self-employed, you have the same deadlines for creating a SEP IRA. 3  The SEP IRA limit is set to increase to $54,000 in 2017.
Broker-Assisted Investing. If you decide to open an investment account through a professional stock broker, you can expect to carry a higher minimum account balance than a self-directed account. Some brokers require investors to maintain $5,000 to $10,000 in their account.