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The Best Way to Split the Bills When You Move in Together

Avoid money fights down the line by having a real conversation about your finances and money goals now.

This video was created with GEICO.

So you're moving in together. Nice! While you may be focused on finding a great place to live or the right size sofa, this is also a good time to have "the talk." And by that, we mean being honest with your partner about how much you make, how much debt you have, and any long-term financial goals.

In the third episode of Love Makes Cents, "Moving in," we explain how full financial disclosure works and why it's so important once you start splitting living expenses with your partner.