Business · 2 September 2026

Robert Kiyosaki is $1.2 billion in debt

Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America (CC BY SA 2.0)

Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', has about $1.2 billion in debt linked to his real estate investments. His ex-wife, Kim Kiyosaki, said the figure is misunderstood and doesn't represent money he personally owes. Kiyosaki uses this strategy to borrow against rising property values, treating loan proceeds as tax-free income.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 September 2026 at 12:40

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