
Born: April 8, 1947 – Hilo, Territory of Hawaii, United States
Robert T. Kiyosaki is an American entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for "Rich Dad Poor Dad," the best-selling personal finance book globally. His work focuses on financial education, investing, and entrepreneurship, influencing millions worldwide and igniting a movement toward financial literacy and independence through a series of books and educational products.
Robert T. Kiyosaki, born in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1947 to a Japanese-American family, grew up in an academically rich environment shaped by his father, Ralph Kiyosaki, who served as the head of education in Hawaii. Kiyosaki’s youth was characterized by exposure to the values of education and ambition, themes entwined with his later philosophies. After excelling at Hilo High School, he attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He subsequently served as a helicopter gunship pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, an experience that instilled in him a deep sense of discipline and resilience.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Financial wisdom from two contrasting father figures

Robert T. Kiyosaki
A guide to seizing financial opportunities in the Information Age by learning from past lessons and present challenges.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki challenges readers to gain financial education, revealing how the rich leverage knowledge, taxes, debt, and risk for wealth-building.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Expert real estate investors share insider knowledge to help you thrive in property investing and build lasting wealth.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki explores network marketing as a revolutionary business model for financial success in the modern economy.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Boost your financial intelligence with Kiyosaki's five key strategies for making, protecting, budgeting, leveraging, and improving your money knowledge.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki challenges traditional education, arguing that entrepreneurial skills trump academic excellence for financial success in the modern world.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Financial wisdom from two contrasting father figures

Robert T. Kiyosaki
A guide to seizing financial opportunities in the Information Age by learning from past lessons and present challenges.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki challenges readers to gain financial education, revealing how the rich leverage knowledge, taxes, debt, and risk for wealth-building.

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Expert real estate investors share insider knowledge to help you thrive in property investing and build lasting wealth.
"Robert T. Kiyosaki is best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, the #1 personal finance book of all time"
— Barnes & Noble
"Robert T. Kiyosaki became an internationally recognized financial educator and writer following the success of his Rich Dad brand"
— Wikipedia
"The Rich Dad series by Robert T. Kiyosaki includes over two dozen books and has influenced personal finance education worldwide"
— Audible
"Robert T. Kiyosaki has authored more than 26 books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, which has been translated into dozens of languages"
— Wikipedia
"USA Today wrote that Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki is a starting point for anyone looking to gain control of their financial future"
— USA Today
"Robert T. Kiyosaki has been credited with popularizing the concepts of financial literacy and cash flow among everyday readers"
— Publishers Weekly
"Robert T. Kiyosaki has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people think about money"
— Barnes & Noble
"Robert T. Kiyosaki's books emphasize financial education, investing, and building wealth through assets such as real estate and businesses"
— Wikipedia
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