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April 15, 2026 Tax Deadline: 12 Days to Maximize Your IRA and Capital Gains Strategy

2026-03-30 · 10 min read

April 15, 2026 is exactly 16 days away as of March 30 — and it is one of the most financially consequential deadlines of the year. It is simultaneously the federal tax filing deadline, the last day to make 2025 IRA contributions ($7,000 limit, $8,000 for age 50+), and a window for capital gains optimization. With the S&P 500 down 7.1% year-to-date in 2026, there are also genuine tax-loss harvesting opportunities. We cover the 2026 LTCG brackets, the IRA deadline mechanics, and the five actions to take before April 15.

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Roth IRA 2026: Contribution Limits, Income Phase-Outs & Who Qualifies

The IRS has set the 2026 Roth IRA contribution limit at $7,500 for savers under 50 and $8,600 for those 50 and older. But the limit is only part of the story — income phase-outs determine whether you can contribute at all. Here are the exact thresholds, the math on tax-free compounding, and how Roth compares to Traditional IRA over a 30-year horizon.

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India Finance 2026-03-25 · 9 min read

Gold at ₹1.47 Lakh Per 10g in March 2026: Gold ETF, SGB or Physical — Which Is Right for You?

Gold crossed ₹1 lakh per 10 grams in 2025 and is now at ₹1,46,670 per 10g as of March 25, 2026 — an 89% surge in just 15 months from December 2024. With no new Sovereign Gold Bond series since February 2024, investors must choose between Gold ETF and physical gold. We compare all three options on returns, tax treatment, and practical accessibility.