When the world gets poorer, his playbook says get richer: What the 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author is urging now

Robert Kiyosaki

Long-heralded for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki has again set tongues wagging with new predictions on the state of the global economy. He comes straight to the point: traditional savings and investments, tied to fiat currencies and markets, are no longer the secure methods of protecting one's wealth. In their place, he says these uncertain times of inflation, shrinking retirement savings, and unstable markets might just be the time to build real wealth through hard-asset investments.

Why he thinks wealth is shifting

Kiyosaki emphasizes that inflation and economic turmoil batter people in the middle and lower income brackets the most. Taxes soar, savings are whittled away, and promises from stocks or bonds often come up empty. Meanwhile, those who hold real, tangible assets tend to fare better. That’s why he repeatedly warns against “fake money” and advocates for precious metals and cryptocurrencies as more stable options.

Where he is putting his faith now

In interviews and updates over the past year, Kiyosaki has mentioned a few investments he believes could ride out or even benefit from a collapsing financial system. His top picks include: gold, silver, Bitcoin and other hard-asset investments, including energy and select commodity funds. He claims these offer some protection against inflation and the risks he predicts for global markets.

Why this could matter for you

Kiyosaki doesn't mince words on the stakes involved. He warns that what he calls the "biggest crash in history" may already be unfolding; for many people, especially those depending on traditional savings or retirement funds, that could mean steep losses. His message: now is the time to take control. By diverting savings into real assets-even modest amounts-you might preserve value, or even grow it.

Advice for cautious optimists

He stresses that the ability to manoeuvre through turbulent financial weather is a matter of both knowledge and practice. Rather than simply relying on markets or deposits, invest the time in learning what makes an asset "real." Examples include precious metals, cryptocurrencies, energy-sector investments, and other tangible holdings. As Kiyosaki says, this may be the difference between financial hardship and building generational wealth.

Kiyosaki's sentiments continue to polarize. To critics, his sentiment echoes alarmist thinking. But a growing list of devotees believes this could be a seminal moment-a time when the financially astute might emerge stronger even as the world's economy falters.