Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Rich Dad Radio Show, hosted by financial education icons Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, we explore in depth the financial strategies that allow the wealthy to legally minimize their taxes while maximizing their wealth. If you're curious about how the rich use debt, real estate, and the tax code to their advantage, this episode is a must-watch. 

The Basics of Debt and Taxes
Robert Kiyosaki kicks off the episode by reminding us that the Rich Dad Radio Show is all about delivering both the good and bad news about money. This episode focuses on taxes and real estate, revealing how the wealthy strategically increase their income while reducing their tax obligations. Highlighting a memorable moment from the 2016 presidential debate, where Donald Trump famously said, "That means I'm smart" in response to not paying taxes, Kiyosaki explains that this approach is a form of financial intelligence that savvy entrepreneurs use to their benefit.
 
The Importance of Asset Classes
Kim Kiyosaki emphasizes the significance of choosing the right asset class, outlining the four basic types:

1. Business
2. Real Estate
3. Paper Assets (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
4. Commodities (gold, silver, Bitcoin, oil, gas)

Understanding how taxes affect each asset class can lead to smarter investment decisions. This episode features expert insights from Tom Wheelwright and Ken McElroy, who dive into the tax benefits of real estate investments. 

Expert Insights

• Ken McElroy:  A seasoned real estate investor, Ken manages a vast portfolio of properties, primarily in Texas and Arizona. He illustrates how borrowing money for real estate can result in minimal tax liabilities while generating substantial returns.
• Tom Wheelwright:   A tax advisor, Tom explains how the tax code incentivizes debt and depreciation, allowing real estate investors to legally offset their taxable income and defer taxes.

Real Estate: The Ultimate Tax Shelter
Robert and Kim discuss their strategy of acquiring real estate to offset their business income. By converting cash into debt and investing it in real estate, they generate tax-free income and benefit from property appreciation. Ken McElroy shares a real-life example of turning a financially distressed property into a profitable investment, emphasizing the importance of excellent property management and strategic renovation.
 
Misconceptions About Diversification
The Kiyosakis challenge the common advice of diversification, arguing that true diversification involves investing in tangible assets like real estate, commodities, and businesses rather than just paper assets like stocks and bonds.
 
The Role of Teamwork
Robert and Kim stress the importance of having a knowledgeable team. Real estate investments require skilled management, legal guidance, and strategic planning. They share their journey from managing properties themselves to partnering with experts like Ken and Tom, who have significantly amplified their investment success.

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Please read carefully.

This is not financial advice.

You may be asking, “what does that mean?”

Let me explain…

Do not just do what I, my team, or my guest says. That would be stupid and irresponsible. Take the education, then use your own brain and make your own decisions.

YOU must take responsibility for your future and your success. That is why you are here. Neither I, or my team, or my guests, know your risk levels, prior education, emotional maturity, or how much money you can afford to lose. 

We are only telling you what we believe to be smart moves. But you must decide for yourself. There are NEVER guarantees. 

Also understand that we are REAL teachers. We practice what we preach. With that in mind we often invest in the very projects that may be mentioned on this show. While it is never our intent, we could possibly profit from others investing in our recommendations.

Take the education we provide but then determine your own actions. If it does not make sense to you, get more education before you invest. We will continue to provide education and there will always be more opportunities.

In this of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki dives into the critical differences between defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans, particularly highlighting the impact of the 1974 ERISA law. He shares a personal story about a long-time bus driver from Phoenix, explaining why moving from stocks to bonds might not be the safe strategy it once was due to evolving financial landscapes. Robert provides a macro view of the relationship between bond prices, stock market trends, and the global economy, stressing the need for financial education and critical thinking. He also touches upon his thoughts on gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, offering insights into why he invests the way he does. Tune in to gain an understanding of how economic policies and market dynamics might affect your financial future.

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Please read carefully.

This is not financial advice.

You may be asking, “what does that mean?”

Let me explain…

Do not just do what I, my team, or my guest says. That would be stupid and irresponsible. Take the education, then use your own brain and make your own decisions.

YOU must take responsibility for your future and your success. That is why you are here. Neither I, or my team, or my guests, know your risk levels, prior education, emotional maturity, or how much money you can afford to lose. 

We are only telling you what we believe to be smart moves. But you must decide for yourself. There are NEVER guarantees. 

Also understand that we are REAL teachers. We practice what we preach. With that in mind we often invest in the very projects that may be mentioned on this show. While it is never our intent, we could possibly profit from others investing in our recommendations.

Take the education we provide but then determine your own actions. If it does not make sense to you, get more education before you invest. We will continue to provide education and there will always be more opportunities.

In this episode of the Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki and Ken McElroy emphasize the importance of choosing friends carefully and surrounding oneself with the right people to advance in life. They discuss how associating with successful, like-minded individuals can lead to significant personal and financial growth. The discussion includes real-life examples of their own entrepreneurial ventures, the benefits of continuous education, and their experiences at exclusive events such as 'Limitless' and 'The Collective.' Tune in to learn how to make smarter decisions about your social circle and investments.

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Please read carefully.
 
This is not financial advice.
 
You may be asking, “what does that mean?”
 
Let me explain…
 
Do not just do what I, my team, or my guest says. That would be stupid and irresponsible. Take the education, then use your own brain and make your own decisions.
 
YOU must take responsibility for your future and your success. That is why you are here. Neither I, or my team, or my guests, know your risk levels, prior education, emotional maturity, or how much money you can afford to lose.
 
We are only telling you what we believe to be smart moves. But you must decide for yourself. There are NEVER guarantees.
 
Also understand that we are REAL teachers. We practice what we preach. With that in mind we often invest in the very projects that may be mentioned on this show. While it is never our intent, we could possibly profit from others investing in our recommendations.
 
Take the education we provide but then determine your own actions. If it does not make sense to you, get more education before you invest. We will continue to provide education and there will always be more opportunities.

Robert Kiyosaki teaches that one of the biggest things parents desire for their children is a good education. For most parents, this means an education that helps their children get a good job, save money, buy a house, and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Today’s guests discuss what is being taught in schools, and the importance of parents getting involved.
Jennifer DeStefano says, “I’m happy to see so many parents getting involved. I think for many, they were asleep. They just thought the school system was the system and there wasn’t anything they could do about it.”  A lot of eyes were opened during COVID while students were taking class online and parents realized what was being taught in school.
Host Robert Kiyosaki and guests Jennifer and Brie DeStefano discuss the struggles parents who have children in the traditional school system, and how they can fight back.

Robert Kiyosaki believes that the number one predictor of the success of an entrepreneur is his or her ability to sell. It’s not just the ability to sell a product, which is very important, but also about the ability to sell a vision, a team, yourself, and potential partners and deals.
If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, today is the time to focus on building your sales skills. That might mean joining a network marketing company. Today’s guest share how joining a network marketing company helped them develop their skill of selling.
Franco Lofranco, Senior VP at ACN, says, “If you can’t sell, you can’t survive.”
Christina Ann Sweney, Independent Market Partner at Monat, says, “Between the compensation plan, the products, and the community, network marketing gave me freedom.”
Host Robert Kiyosaki and guests Franco Lofranco and Christina Ann Sweney discuss how learning to sell is the number one skill for anyone to learn to survive the next depression.

US government bonds are considered risk-free. The interest rate at which all other bonds can be sold is determined by this risk-free rate on US government bonds plus a risk premium, which depends on the creditworthiness of the debt issuers. Therefore, when the yield on the government bond rises, the interest rates on mortgages, corporate bonds, credit cards, and student loans also rise—unless you’re in an inverted yield curve. Today’s guest explains what a bond is, what bonds are the safest, and the best place to put your money.
Adam Taggart, Founder of Wealthion, says, “An inverted yield curve is one of the most dependable signals for an approaching recession, and you should say to yourself, ‘I have to get prepared that we may be entering a pretty material recession.’”
Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guest Adam Taggart discuss the likeness of a recession,  the safety of investing bonds, and how to secure your wealth during the next financial crisis.
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At the center of the disaster surrounding the U.K. pension plans in recent weeks were funds using derivatives to protect themselves from potential swings in interest rates. In an attempt to solve funding gaps in U.K. pension plans in the past, these plans used hedging tactics which created a short-term liquidity crunch and mark-to-market losses of as much as $169 billion. Today’s guest explains how pensions around the world are vulnerable to collapse due to being underfunded and mismanaged.
Ted Siedle, Co-Author of the book “Who Stole My Pension” says, “Around the world there are millions of workers counting on pensions set up by corporations or governments to provide for their retirement security.” These workers expect that the pension will be there when they retire. Unfortunately, most of these pensions are severely underfunded.
Host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Ted Siedle discuss the collapse of English pensions, the outlook of the U.S. pension system, and how you can protect yourself if your retirement relies on one of these pensions.
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Today, silver is hovering around $19 per ounce. Silver—unlike real estate, can require a lot of money, some finance skills, lots of due diligence and property management skills to do it well— is affordable to the masses, and management skills are minimum. Just buy some silver, put it in a safety deposit box at a bank, and your management nightmares are over. Today’s guest details how silver is the perfect investment.
Silver Slayer, a silver enthusiast and YouTuber, says, “Silver is used for everything.” The reason this is a good fundamental reason to get into the metal today is because silver stockpiles are dwindling, so its price is driven by supply and demand.
Host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Silver Slayer, discuss the importance of owning silver, and how it’s the number one asset everyone can afford.

Robert Kiyosaki, Kim Kiyosaki, Marin Katusa, and Andy Tanner
What is one strategy recommended for every investor? What could potentially be bigger than Bitcoin? For answers to these questions and more, don’t miss this insightful conversation about today’s most lucrative wealth strategies. Come ready to learn with Robert and Kim Kiyosaki along with their two incredible guests, Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets, Andy Tanner, and Marin Katusa, a professional investor, author, and founder of Katusa Research as they reveal the hottest trends for investors today.
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The Fed is now hiking interest rates very aggressively AND destroying $95 billion every month through Quantitative Tightening. Today’s guest explains how the Fed plans to continue hiking rates and destroying hundreds of billions of dollars until it throws millions of Americans out of work and wipes out trillions of dollars of wealth in order to bring the inflation rate back down to its 2% inflation target.
Richard Duncan, author of “The Money Revolution: How to Finance the Next American Century,” says, “The central banks are in shock because for the first time in 30 years they have to deal with inflation.” Duncan goes on to explain, if the Fed prints more money, it’ll fan the inflationary flames. If they don’t print more money, credit will contract, and the economy will spiral into crisis.
Host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Richard Duncan discuss the global economy, how it effects the average investor, and more importantly, how you can survive.
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