Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. It's a common financial crossroads for couples: should extra cash go toward paying off the mortgage early or investing for the future? One offers peace of mind and the security of being debt-free, while the other could lead to higher long-term growth. That's the debate listener Elena brought to Suze Orman's "Women & Money" podcast. At 39, married, and raising a two-year-old, she and her husband found thems ...