Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Kiyosaki Warns System Favors Bankers Over Taxpayers
Robert Kiyosaki, who wrote Rich Dad Poor Dad, says the global financial system is unfair.
He explains that when banks make money, they keep it.
But when banks lose money, the government helps them, and regular people pay through taxes.
He gives the example of the 2008 financial crisis, where banks were saved with public money.
Kiyosaki suggests that people should invest in things like gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies instead of relying on banks.
He also talks about how some wealthy people pay less tax legally and encourages everyone to learn more about money to protect themselves.
Robert Kiyosaki claims the global financial system is rigged to benefit bankers at the expense of taxpayers.
He argues that banks privatize profits during booms and socialize losses during crises, citing the 2008 financial crisis as an example.
Kiyosaki suggests investing in physical assets like gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies as alternatives to traditional banking.
He promotes legal tax minimization strategies, referencing a book by his adviser, Tom Wheelwright.
Kiyosaki compares the current system to historical taxation issues, invoking the Boston Tea Party as a reference point.
- Who
- Robert Kiyosaki, financial commentator and author
- What
- Criticism of the global financial system favoring bankers
- When
- December 11, 2025
- Where
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- To warn about economic downturns and systemic unfairness
- Author
- Robert Kiyosaki
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Key Claim
- Bankers win in both economic booms and busts
- Example Cited
- 2008 Global Financial Crisis
- Recommended Alternatives
- Gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum
- Promoted Book
- Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright
- Historical Reference
- Boston Tea Party (1773)