TLDR
- Robert Kiyosaki warns that global economic crashes happen over decades due to debt expansion and monetary intervention, creating opportunities to buy income-producing assets at lower prices
- The Rich Dad Poor Dad author says he became wealthier through three economic crashes by acquiring rental real estate and cash-flowing assets when prices dropped
- Kiyosaki recommends saving in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum instead of fiat currency to protect against currency debasement
- He positions bitcoin as “people’s money” with fixed supply and independence from central banks, though critics point to volatility and regulatory uncertainty
- Kiyosaki also warns AI will cause massive unemployment, recommending entrepreneurs build passive income streams through real estate and alternative assets rather than relying on traditional jobs
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Robert Kiyosaki told his followers this week that global economic crashes create wealth-building opportunities for prepared investors. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared advice on social media platform X about protecting finances during long-term economic decline.
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Kiyosaki said crashes reset asset valuations and allow disciplined buyers to acquire income-generating properties at discounts. He explained that falling prices benefit investors who maintain liquidity and plan ahead.
“During a global economic crash, prices on many assets will crash, which means a crash may be a good time to acquire assets, such as rental real estate that provides cash flow,” Kiyosaki wrote. He added that he followed this strategy through three economic crashes and became wealthier each time.
The author emphasized that crashes develop over decades rather than overnight. He argued current economic instability stems from years of debt expansion and monetary intervention by central banks.
Kiyosaki asked his followers what they would do to increase wealth during an economic crisis. He stressed that advance planning determines outcomes when markets decline.
Alternative Assets for Protection
The financial author recommended saving in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum instead of traditional currency. He called bitcoin “people’s money” and highlighted its fixed supply of 21 million coins.
Kiyosaki pointed to bitcoin’s independence from central banks as protection against currency debasement. Bitcoin supporters cite its transparent issuance schedule and censorship resistance as key features. Critics note the cryptocurrency’s price volatility and uncertain regulatory environment.
Bitcoin recently dropped below $90,000 in December after trading above $100,000 for most of 2025. The cryptocurrency lost nearly one-third of its value since October peaks.
AI and Employment Concerns
Kiyosaki also warned about artificial intelligence causing job losses. He posted that AI represents the “biggest change in modern history” and will lead to massive unemployment among white-collar workers.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs and push unemployment to 20 percent. Elon Musk suggested at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in November that work may become optional as AI develops.
Kiyosaki said he protects himself from AI job displacement by generating passive income. He rejected traditional career advice and became an entrepreneur who invests in real estate using debt.
The author disclosed he owns 15,000 rental properties in an interview with YouTuber Sharan Hegde. He recommended people start side businesses and invest in income-producing real estate during market crashes.
Gold reached a record high of $4,379.13 per ounce in October 2024, surpassing Kiyosaki’s earlier prediction. The precious metal settled around $4,200 in December. New crowdfunding platforms now allow investors to buy shares of rental properties starting at $100.
