Robert Kiyosaki

Businessman, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, Motivational Speaker

American Hilo, Hawaii, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, Motivational Speaker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/04/1947
Age79 years
BirthplaceHilo, Hawaii, USA

Latest News about Robert Kiyosaki

13/09/2026

Kiyosaki again warned that millions of American baby boomers could face financial hardship after retirement. In his post, he argued that many people would be left without enough income once they stop working and repeated his call for stronger personal financial preparation.

01/09/2026

Robert Kiyosaki was reported to have accumulated about $1.2 billion in debt tied to his real-estate investments. The report highlighted the scale of his borrowing and how it contrasts with his long-running financial advice brand.

27/08/2026

Kiyosaki warned that the U.S. public debt had crossed $40 trillion and argued that cash savers could be hurt by the economic environment he expects next. He framed the situation as part of a broader debt crisis and urged attention to assets that he believes can better preserve wealth.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryRobert Toru Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author best known for the 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' series, which has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and been translated into 51 languages. He is a proponent of capitalism, financial education, and individual opportunity.
Notable Works
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad
  • Why We Want You to Be Rich (with Donald Trump)
  • Cashflow board and software games
Companies Founded
  • Rich Global LLC
  • The Rich Dad Company
  • Cashflow Technologies

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityUniversity of Hawaii (attended)
Military TrainingMarine Corps (served as helicopter pilot in Vietnam)

Personal Life

Family BackgroundBorn to a family of educators; of Japanese-American ancestry
Early CareerFounded his first company in 1977, introducing a nylon wallet with velcro for surfers

Relationships & More

Co-AuthorsDonald Trump (co-authored 'Why We Want You to Be Rich')

Family

ParentsEducators (names not publicly specified)
SpouseKim Kiyosaki

Career

Key Achievements
  • Published 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' in 1997, achieving widespread recognition
  • Book ranked #1 personal finance book of all time
  • Maintained top spot on New York Times bestsellers list for over six years
Roles
  • Entrepreneur
  • Educator
  • Investor
  • Motivational Speaker
Total Books AuthoredOver 32

Favourites

Beliefs
  • Capitalism
  • Power of education
  • Opportunity for financial freedom

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War during his Marine Corps service
2. Founded a company that introduced the first nylon wallet with velcro for surfers in 1977
3. Created the 'Cashflow' board game to teach financial concepts to adults and children
4. His book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' explains what the rich teach their children about money that the poor and middle class do not
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