Life & Money Financial Planning Your Retirement Pay Student Debt or Save for Retirement? The IRS Made It Easier to Do Both Carl Engelking Aug 29, 2018 The IRS ruling opens the door to retirement savings for people struggling just to pay their student debt. Photo credit: Hero Images/Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article 401(k) Basics: When It Was Invented and How It Works Learn more article How to Pay Down Your Student Loans Strategically Learn more article The Work Benefit You Should Look For if You Have Student Loans Learn more