Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has claimed that a stock market crash he had predicted over a decade ago has now become a reality.
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- Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has claimed that a stock market crash he had predicted over a decade ago has now become a reality
- In a post on X, the financial educator reiterated a prediction he made in his 2014 book Rich Dadβs Prophecy, warning of an impending stock market collapse
- He believes that the anticipated crash has arrived, posing a significant threat to the financial security of millions of baby boomers worldwide
In a post on X, the financial educator reiterated a prediction he made in his 2014 book Rich Dadβs Prophecy, warning of an impending stock market collapse. He believes that the anticipated crash has arrived, posing a significant threat to the financial security of millions of baby boomers worldwide.
IN Rich Dads Prophecy, published in 2014 I predicted the biggest stock market crash was still coming.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) March 9, 2025
Unfortunately that crash has arrivedβ¦.possibly wiping out the futures of millions of baby boomers
World wide.
US Baby boomers are the first generation with a 401k andβ¦
Kiyosaki examined the differences between modern Defined Contribution (DC) pension plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, and the more stable Defined Benefit (DB) plans that previous generations depended on for retirement. He argued that the shift to DC plans has introduced a fundamental weakness in todayβs retirement systems.
βIn a market crashβ¦ a DB pension plan must pay as promised to the investor. In a market crashβ¦ a DC pension plan is only required to pay what the investor has contributedβ¦ only if anything is left after a market crash,β he wrote.Β
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The financial literacy advocate pointed to shortcomings in the education system as a key factor, arguing that it fails to provide βcredible financial education.β
βWall Street which counts on βstupidβ investors, and a public gullible enough to believe their academic education will keep them safe in the real world of corrupt and criminal βbankstersβ who influence βnaiveβ political leaders, will keep them safe in a world, if mega moneyβ¦ massive campaign contributionsβ¦ to deceive the βfinancially naiveβ public,β Kiyosaki stated.
Kiyosaki argued that the best way to counter what he described as the βcorrupt and criminal monetary Ponzi Schemeβ is to invest in and directly own assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He also cautioned investors about the risks associated with exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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βDo what is best for youβ¦ Yet I would never buy gold, silver, or Bitcoin ETFs,β Kiyosaki wrote. βIn my opinion, ETFs are as fake as the US dollar and US bonds,β he clarified.Β
Kiyosakiβs support for Bitcoin has grown amid President Donald Trumpβs administrationβs cryptocurrency initiatives. In a previous post on X, he emphasized the significance of President Trumpβs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal, suggesting it reflects strong leadership. βThe rest of the worldβs political and business leaders will follow our LEADERβ¦ President Trump,β he stated.Β
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to position the United States as a leader in the digital asset space. The reserve will be funded solely through Bitcoin seized from criminal and civil forfeiture cases, ensuring no taxpayer funds are used, while the Treasury Department will manage the stockpile of other confiscated cryptocurrencies. The administration describes this initiative as a step toward making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”
