Catch-Up Contribution
Gold IRA Glossary
An additional IRA contribution allowed for savers age 50 and older. For 2026, the catch-up amount is $1,100, raising the annual IRA limit from $7,500 to $8,600. Catch-up contributions apply to new money only; rollovers into a Gold IRA are not affected by these limits.
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