On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, thirty-year-old Ellie Mondelli shares her story of paying off, not only their consumer debt but they paid off their mortgage debt as well. Ellie’s husband is a police officer and she works in an office. Ellie started her blog, www.elliemondelli.com, in September 2016 to do monthly updates for how much mortgage principal was paid off, but it grew to her documenting their way to financial independence.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to become debt free from consumer debt. How Ellie and her husband paid off their mortgage. Why going on a debt free journey can bring you closer to your spouse. Why having the same mindset sets couples up for success. Which tools to use when getting out of debt. How to invest in real estate as a wealth building strategy.   RESOURCES The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill