Why you need to have the money talk before moving in together

Talk about your individual financial situations, are there any debts your partner needs to know about? (Photo: iStock)

Although many people would agree that this move should only be made when you're officially married, moving in together has actually helped couples prepare for their future early on.

If you've already chosen to take this step, there are a couple of serious topics you need to talk about. This might seem like the biggest hurdle you are yet to overcome but deeper conversations like finances are coming your way.