Robert Kiyosaki is doubling down on one of his most extreme warnings yet, arguing that a larger financial crisis may be approaching and that even small investors should begin shifting toward hard assets.
In a recent post on X, the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author said the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis were never fully resolved, warning that rising global debt and risk in private credit markets could trigger a sharper downturn this time.
“I hope I am wrong,” Kiyosaki wrote. “Yet I am afraid that crash is now arriving.”
He pointed specifically to what he described as growing fragility in the financial system, suggesting that if major credit markets unwind, the impact could be “fast and destructive,” with retirement accounts among the most exposed.
But it was not just the macro warning that stood out.
Kiyosaki paired that outlook with a directive aimed at everyday investors. “If you do not have a spare $10, stop eating for one day” and use it to buy silver.
The comment reflects a core theme that has defined his investing philosophy for years. In his view, the biggest risk is staying entirely exposed to financial assets tied to the broader system.
Rather than relying on traditional portfolios, Kiyosaki continues to advocate for direct ownership of assets like gold and silver, arguing that they carry less counterparty risk during periods of financial stress.
That perspective is gaining traction in a …
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