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Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the U.S. has eased (1).<\/p>\n
But in 2026, many Americans are still gasping at the price of everything from milk and eggs to health care and car repairs (2) \u2014 not to mention the cost of a tank of gas, which has risen 30% since the war with Iran started (3).<\/p>\n
And according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, the worst may be yet to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe end is here: what if you threw a party and no one showed up? That is what happened yesterday,\u201d he predicted back in 2025, in a post on X (4). \u201cThe Fed held an auction for U.S. bonds and no one showed up. So the Fed quietly bought $50 billion of its own fake money with fake money.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThe party is over. Hyperinflation is here. Millions, young and old, to be wiped out financially.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kiyosaki is no stranger to predictions of economic collapse, and the claims in that post couldn\u2019t be independently verified. He didn\u2019t cite a source for the $50 billion \u201cfake money\u201d purchase nor the fact that \u201cno one showed up.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the same day he made his post, the U.S. Treasury did see weak demand for a $16 billion sale of 20-year bonds, as investors grew uneasy over the country\u2019s mounting debt (5).<\/p>\n
The auction followed Moody\u2019s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating \u2014 a move Kiyosaki warned could have dire consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cA Moody\u2019s downgrade will probably mean higher interest rates which means a U.S. in recession, which means the economy will slow, unemployment will climb, bond market, housing market, and weak banks may fail … which may mean 1929 Depression,\u201d he posted (6).<\/p>\n
Time has only amplified his warnings. In early March 2026, Kiyosaki said he believed \u201cthat crash is now arriving,\u201d predicting that \u201cbaby boomers\u2019 retirements will be wiped out all over the world because the world is loaded with debt it cannot pay back (7).\u201d<\/p>\n
In fact, President Trump\u2019s \u201cbig, beautiful bill\u201d is expected to increase U.S. debt by $3.4 trillion, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (8). This may also diminish the demand for U.S. Treasuries, especially among foreign investors.<\/p>\n
But amid the gloom, Kiyosaki sees a silver lining \u2014 literally.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood news. Gold will go to $25,000. Silver to $70. Bitcoin to $500K to $1 million,\u201d he wrote on May 21, before ending with a stark note: \u201cMay God have mercy on our souls.\u201d<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a closer look at the assets he\u2019s championing.<\/p>\n
Kiyosaki\u2019s endorsement of gold and silver is nothing new \u2014 he\u2019s been advocating for precious metals for decades.<\/p>\n
In October 2023, he wrote on X: \u201cGold will soon break through $2,100 and then take off. You will wish you had bought gold below $2,000. Next stop, gold $3,700 (9).\u201d<\/p>\n
Gold prices surged in 2024 and 2025, reaching historic highs of $5,602 per ounce in January 2026 (10).<\/p>\n
Gold has long been viewed as a potential safe-haven investment. It\u2019s not tied to any one country, currency or economy. It can\u2019t be printed out of thin air like fiat money, and investors tend to pile in during times of economic turmoil or geopolitical uncertainty, driving up its value.<\/p>\n
Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates \u2014 the world\u2019s largest hedge fund \u2014 told CNBC last year: \u201cPeople don\u2019t have, typically, an adequate amount of gold in their portfolio,\u201d adding that, \u201cwhen bad times come, gold is a very effective diversifier (11).\u201d<\/p>\n
One way to invest in gold that also provides significant tax advantages is to open a gold IRA with the help of Priority Gold<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gold IRAs enable investors to hold physical gold or gold-related assets within a retirement account, combining the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold. This makes it an option for those seeking to potentially hedge their retirement funds against economic uncertainties.<\/p>\n Even better, you can often roll over existing 401(k) or IRA accounts into a gold IRA without tax-related penalties. To learn more, get your free gold and silver guide<\/a> on investing in precious metals.<\/p>\n Qualifying purchases can also receive up to $10,000 in free silver<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More: I\u2019m almost 50 years old and don\u2019t have retirement savings. Is it too late?<\/a><\/p>\n In light of his dire outlook, Kiyosaki suggested a few steps individuals could take to protect themselves \u2014 and highlighted the power of one income-generating asset.<\/p>\n \u201cI have always recommended people become entrepreneurs, at least a side hustle, and not need job security. Then invest in income-producing real estate, in a crash, which provides steady cash flow,\u201d he wrote in his May 2025 post.<\/p>\n Real estate has long been a favored asset for income-focused investors. While stock markets can swing wildly on headlines, high-quality properties often continue to generate stable rental income.<\/p>\n It can also be a powerful hedge against inflation. When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts with inflation.<\/p>\n Perhaps that\u2019s why Kiyosaki once disclosed he owns 15,000 houses \u2014 strictly for investment purposes (12).<\/p>\n Today, you don\u2019t need to be as wealthy as Kiyosaki to get started in real estate investing. Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived<\/a> offer an easier way to get exposure to this income-generating asset class.<\/p>\n Backed by world-class investors like Jeff Bezos, Arrived allows you to invest in shares of rental homes with as little as $100<\/a>, all without the hassle of mowing lawns, fixing leaky faucets or handling difficult tenants.<\/p>\n The process is simple: Browse a curated selection of homes that have been vetted for their appreciation and income potential. Once you find a property you like, select the number of shares you\u2019d like to purchase, and then sit back as you start receiving any positive rental income distributions<\/a> from your investment.<\/p>\n Bitcoin has been one of the top-performing assets of the past decade \u2014 and Kiyosaki is betting it still has room to run.<\/p>\n On Nov. 29, 2024, he predicted, \u201cBitcoin will soon break $100,000 (13).\u201d On Dec. 4 the cryptocurrency surpassed that milestone, grabbing headlines worldwide (14).<\/p>\n But in Kiyosaki\u2019s view, that\u2019s just the beginning. He sees Bitcoin climbing much higher \u2014 potentially reaching $500,000 to $1 million (15).<\/p>\n He\u2019s not alone in that view. Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey said in May 2024 that Bitcoin could hit \u201cat least\u201d $1 million by 2030 \u2014 and possibly go even higher (16).<\/p>\n For those looking to hop on the bitcoin bandwagon, new crypto platforms have made it easier for everyday investors.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and ETFs, Robinhood Crypto lets you buy and sell cryptocurrencies with as little as $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n With some of the lowest trading costs on average in the U.S., you could end up with up to 2.7% more crypto compared to other platforms.<\/p>\n Robinhood Crypto<\/a> makes it easy to make investing a habit with recurring buys on a fixed schedule, while giving you access to all your favorite coins \u2014 from Bitcoin and Ethereum to Solana, Dogecoin, XRP and more.<\/p>\n You can also transfer crypto securely to other wallets, set custom price alerts, track market trends and manage your portfolio all in one place.<\/p>\n Robinhood<\/a> ensures the security of your cryptocurrency is a top priority, with the majority of coins held in offline cold storage. Robinhood also carries crime insurance against theft and cyber breaches, and 24\/7 customer support is available if you need help.<\/p>\n Join 250,000+ readers and get Moneywise\u2019s best stories and exclusive interviews first \u2014 clear insights curated and delivered weekly. Subscribe now.<\/a><\/p>\n We rely only on vetted sources and credible third-party reporting. For details, see our editorial ethics and guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bureau of Labor Statistics (1<\/a>); Bloomberg (2<\/a>); Reuters (3<\/a>), (5<\/a>), (14<\/a>); @theRealKiyosaki (4<\/a>), (6<\/a>), (7<\/a>), (9<\/a>), (13<\/a>); Congressional Budget Office (8<\/a>); APMEX (10<\/a>); CNBC (11<\/a>); @FinanceWithSharan (12<\/a>); Forbes (15<\/a>); Pirate Wires (16<\/a>)<\/p>\n This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. 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