Rich Dad Poor Dad author shares how to earn 'the easiest money you ever made'

Bestselling author and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki , known for his influential book ' Rich Dad Poor Dad ', issued a dire economic warning on April 19 in a tweet that has already drawn over 270,000 views. His warnings come at a time when the US, on April 2, imposed worldwide tariffs on the globe and has since entered, what seems to be, a trade war with China.


In the post, Kiyosaki expressed deep concern over rising credit card debt , growing U.S. national debt, increasing unemployment, and the declining performance of retirement accounts like 401(k)s. His message was clear: the U.S. may be headed into what he calls a "Greater Depression."

MAKES ME SAD: In 2025 credit card debt is at all time highs. US debt is at all time highs. Unemployment is rising. 401 k’s are losing. Pensions are being stolen. USA may be heading for a GREATER DEPRESSION.

I get sad because as I stated in an earlier X….Tweet….I warned…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) April 18, 2025

Kiyosaki emphasised that these warnings aren’t new. He pointed out that his earlier books—'Rich Dad’s Prophecy, Fake, Who Stole My Pension', and even his original bestseller—have all forecasted a major financial downturn. He believes the crash he long predicted is now unfolding in real time.

In 'Rich Dad’s Prophecy', published years ago, Kiyosaki predicted a historic stock market crash. That prophecy, he says, is playing out now. “People who heeded my warnings are doing well today,” he tweeted. “I am concerned for those who did not.”
For years, Kiyosaki has consistently advised people to protect themselves by investing in what he calls “real assets”: gold, silver, and Bitcoin. While some followers have criticised him for repeating the same advice over and over, Kiyosaki doubled down in this latest tweet, saying it’s not too late—but time is running out.
“If a poor person bought a few ounces of gold or silver, or 1/2 of a Bitcoin…. I predict they may become the new rich… once this Depression is over,” he wrote.

Bold predictions for 2035
Looking ahead, Kiyosaki made striking predictions for the value of these assets:

Bitcoin: Over $1 million

Gold: $30,000 per ounce

Silver: $3,000 per coin
He describes this period as a rare opportunity, even calling it “the easiest money you ever made”—but only for those who take action now. He also warned that those who wait out of fear might become “the biggest losers.”
While Trump had paused the tariffs for 90 days, its battle with China is still dangerous to the global market.