Robert Kiyosaki Warns of 2026 Recession, Advocates Alternative Wealth Preservation Strategies

Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' has intensified warnings about a potential 2026 recession, citing recent ADP data showing 32,000 layoffs and 320,000 small business job cuts as early indicators. The financial educator dismisses conventional safeguards, instead proposing unconventional preparation methods.

Kiyosaki recommends studying gig economy platforms like Uber and Lyft to understand scalable systems, while urging entrepreneurs to build recession-resistant businesses focused on essential value delivery. His real estate strategy involves acquiring distressed properties for pre-crisis repositioning—a tactic echoing his previous crisis-era advisories during 2008.

Notably absent are Kiyosaki's typical endorsements of Bitcoin or precious metals, marking a tactical shift toward operational preparedness rather than asset accumulation. This approach reflects growing institutional consensus about the next recession's structural differences from previous downturns.