For general money management, budgeting, and basic investing, the largest community has over 21 million members and offers a wide range of help. Another large community with over 2 million members focuses on macro news and market discussion, while a separate group with nearly a million members handles long-term planning and retirement.
If you want to learn about stocks and real estate, a community with over half a million members provides guides and discussion. For quick headlines, a smaller news-focused community shares fast links to current events.
There are specific groups for career advancement and student networking, along with country-specific communities for Canadian and Australian rules. A community with over 2 million members provides nonjudgmental advice for people on very tight budgets or in financial crisis.
Top general finance communities
r/personalfinance (21,784,727 Members): great for budgeting, debt help, investing basics, and a huge helpful community.
r/finance (2,129,520 Members): news and market discussion focused on macro and financial industry topics.
r/FinancialPlanning (984,244 Members): in-depth personal planning, retirement, and long-term money strategies.
Investing and markets
r/FluentInFinance (576,484 Members): investing, stocks, real estate, and economic discussion with many guides.
r/FinanceNews (27,388 Members): fast links and headlines for finance-related news.
Career and students
r/FinancialCareers (1,760,436 Members): recruiting, interviews, resumes, and career advice for finance roles.
r/financestudents (34,916 Members): targeted at students seeking internships, technical help, and networking.
Country-specific personal finance
r/PersonalFinanceCanada (1,867,727 Members): Canadian rules, tax, and benefits advice tailored to Canada.
r/AusFinance (833,276 Members): Australian personal finance questions, superannuation, and local rules.
Communities for limited budgets
r/povertyfinance (2,815,926 Members): practical, nonjudgmental advice for those on very tight budgets or in crisis.
These subreddits cover general finance, investing, careers, country rules, and support for low-income situations so it's easy to pick the communities that match the help needed.
Pros & cons
Pros
large active member bases
topics for general and specific needs
nonjudgmental support for tight budgets
Cons
large volume of posts can be overwhelming
information is generic and not professional advice
Best for: anyone looking for community-driven money advice, career tips, or financial news.
FAQ
Where should I go for basic budgeting and debt help?
The largest general personal finance community is great for these topics, and the community dedicated to tight budgets offers nonjudgmental advice for financial crises.
Are there communities for finance career advice?
Yes, one large community focuses on recruiting, interviews, and career advice for finance roles, while a smaller one specifically helps students with internships and networking.
Where can I find finance advice for specific countries?
There are dedicated communities for Canadian and Australian personal finance that cover local rules, taxes, and benefits.
Which community is best for stock and real estate investing?
A community with over half a million members focuses on investing, stocks, and real estate, and it offers many guides for learners.
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