Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has raised serious concerns about the U.S. economy and is warning Americans to prepare for what he believes could be a much deeper financial crisis than the one the world experienced in 2008. Kiyosaki was one of the few people who correctly predicted the global financial crash over a decade ago, and now he’s sounding the alarm again.
In a post shared on social media, he expressed concern over the current state of the economy, especially as 2025 unfolds. He pointed out that credit card debt and national debt in the U.S. are both at record highs. At the same time, unemployment is climbing, retirement savings like 401(k)s are taking heavy hits, and pensions are disappearing. He warned that these signs suggest the country might be heading into what he calls a “Greater Depression,” even worse than the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009.
Kiyosaki explained that he’s been warning about this kind of financial disaster for years in many of his books. He says that people who listened to his advice in the past are now doing fine, but he worries for those who ignored the signs.
He believes that despite the scary outlook, there’s a huge opportunity for people who act wisely. He strongly recommends investing in Bitcoin, gold, and silver. According to him, by the year 2035, one Bitcoin could be worth over a million dollars, with gold reaching \$30,000 per ounce and silver hitting \$3,000 per coin. He calls this upcoming crash a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build real wealth and achieve financial freedom, but only for those who are brave enough to take action instead of staying frozen in fear.
He ended his message by encouraging people to study, make a plan, and act now, saying that those who wait could lose the most when the crash hits.
This warning comes at a time when the U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing down. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025 — the first time that’s happened in nearly three years. This slowdown may be linked to the increase in imported goods, as businesses rushed to stock up before new tariffs introduced by Donald Trump take full effect.
Even though inflation has eased a bit, prices are still high, and interest rates remain a major problem for many Americans trying to make ends meet. Kiyosaki’s warning serves as a reminder that while danger may be ahead, there are also opportunities — but only for those who are prepared.
