Robert Kiyosaki: 3 Ways To Get Rich in an Economic Downturn
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Caitlyn Moorhead
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Robert Kiyosaki’s recent interviews declare his belief that it’s the end of “this” as he holds up a dollar bill. He’s even been known to encourage followers to seek alternative assets.
“All empires come to an end,” Kiyosaki said in a 2024 video interview. “It’s the end of the American empire. It’s explosive.”
Kiyosaki noted that when “cash” comes to an end, war follows. And while Kiyosaki hopes he’s wrong, you should still consider the possibility of an economic downturn. After all, when the author of the “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” financial empire starts waving the red flag, it’s time to pay attention, especially considering he accurately predicted the fall of the Lehman Brothers and the 2008 financial crash.
In 2025, Kiyosaki has said stock marketing could start teetering on the edge of another 1930s-style crisis among all this volatility. While some financially savvy people will be prepared and able to weather the storm, financial crashes can be more devasting for some than others.
Here are some ways Kiyosaki suggests you prepare for economic adversity that’s coming in 2025 and use it to become a millionaire — before it’s too late.
Be Prepared With Gold
Buying gold is a trend Kiyosaki has capitalized on since 1972 when it was $50 an ounce. In 2023, Kiyosaki predicted gold would climb to $2,100 per ounce. Now, at $3,425.60 per ounce, Kiyosaki still recommends it because he “doesn’t trust the Fed,” and historically, gold isn’t affected during economic turbulence around the globe.
That’s why investors like gold as an asset during a crisis — it tends to hold its value.
Buy Silver
This precious metal is another currency Kiyosaki suggests people invest in. He’s called it “the biggest investment bargain right now.”
Silver can be a more affordable investment for people to get into over gold. You can buy it in the form of coins, jewelry, bullion or ETFs that track silver trends.
Invest in Bitcoin
Kiyosaki doesn’t invest in anything you can print. He’s been known to hold up a dollar bill and call it “toilet paper” in interviews. He’s also noted that our education system teaches that dollars are money but doesn’t also mention gold or silver.
“I own bitcoin because it’s people’s money,” Kiyosaki said in past interviews.
Even though it has a volatile history, Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin could soar to $135,000. At the time of this writing, bitcoin is trading at $91,394 with a 24-hour high of $91,408 and a 24-hour low of $86,813.
Whether you believe Kiyosaki’s soothsayings or not, one of his seven steps to reach your financial goals is to improve financial literacy. We can get behind that advice 100%.
Diana Kelly Levey contributed to the reporting for this article.
Editor’s Note: Cost of gold per ounce sourced via APMEX and bitcoin trading value sourced via CoinDesk. All information is accurate as of Apr. 22, 2025.
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