Engaging on Reddit about young adult finances
Below is a screen capture of a question from young adults who prefer to look to a group of complete strangers for answers to their financial questions.
NOTE: In case you weren't sure, TLDR stands for too long; didn't read. Often found at the end of long posts, this is where a lazy reader will look first for a brief summary of the question or comment.
Here are some of the responses and a discussion that occurred in the comments section.
Whether or not you agree with the advice given, this is a real example of a young person asking random strangers for specific financial advice. How would you have replied*?
Engaging on Reddit
Reddit can be a good place to interact with young people asking genuine questions about finance. There are ways to focus on local communities within Reddit, as well. But like any social platform, there are norms to become familiar with first.
This article on Social Media Examiner has some great tips. It's from March, 2019, but Reddit hasn't made any huge changes in the past year, so the advice offered is still relevant.
*To see more responses to this finance question, or leave a response of your own, click to view the question on Reddit.
Nala
Nala Henkel-Aislinn heads up new business development at Currency Marketing and is passionate about spreading the word about the It's a Money Thing Financial Education Program that credit unions from around North America are using to connect with new young adult members.
