Robert Kiyosaki: 1974 Policy Shifts Triggered Financial Crisis

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling personal finance book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," issued another stark warning to Americans this week, reiterating his decades-long view that the financial system is fundamentally fragile. Speaking publicly, the 77-year-old investor pointed to two specific policy changes enacted in 1974 as the root cause of the economic turmoil he believes is unfolding. "The seeds of the financial crisis were planted in 1974," Kiyosaki stated, referencing the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the creation of the Individual Retirement Account (IRA). He argues these shifts moved the burden of retirement savings onto individuals while creating massive, unsustainable markets for Wall Street. This latest commentary continues a pattern of dire predictions from Kiyosaki, who has consistently criticized traditional financial advice, the Federal Reserve, and the U.S. dollar. His warnings often center on the risks of inflation, debt, and the erosion of purchasing power for average Americans. While his forecasts have not always materialized on his timeline, his books and public statements have influenced millions to question conventional wisdom about money, assets, and liabilities.