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

In 1997, the book Rich Dad Poor Dad was self-published because every publisher Robert and Kim offered it to turned it down. Most publishers sent rejection letters stating, "We are not interested in your book at this time." A few more honest publishers thought Robert's ideas were ridiculous. As a result, Robert and Kim turned to self-publishing. Three years later, Rich Dad Poor Dad made the New York Times Best Sellers list, the only self-published book on the list at the time. Then Oprah Winfrey called, and the rest is history. If you've ever had the idea to write your own book, this show is for you. Everyone has a great story living inside of them, it's just a matter of getting that story to come to life, and even better make money doing so! Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guest Chandler Bolt discuss how now might be the best time to start writing your book, and why self-publishing can help you generate income even during a pandemic. Website: https://self-publishingschool.com Podcast: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingschool/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the coronavirus pandemic struck in the United States, the FDA was forced to closely monitor the medical product supply chain, including disruptions to supply or shortages of critical medical products in the U.S. because many of the components for those in-demand products are manufactured in China. In a statement in February 2020, the FDA said, "Since January 24, the FDA has been in touch with more than 180 manufacturers of human drugs, not only to remind them of applicable legal requirements for notifying the FDA of any anticipated supply disruptions but also asking them to evaluate their entire supply chain, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (the main ingredient in the drug and part that produces the intended effects, e.g., acetaminophen) and other components manufactured in China. Also, as part of our efforts, the FDA has identified about 20 other drugs, which solely source their active pharmaceutical ingredients or finished drug products from China. We have been in contact with those firms to assess whether they face any drug shortage risks due to the outbreak. None of these firms have reported any shortage to date. Also, these drugs are considered non-critical drugs." In the book, "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine," co-author, Rosemary Gibson, explains the dangers of relying on one country as a source of vital medicines. Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by Rosemary Gibson to discuss how the United States can get out from under the dependence of China for drugs. Visit Rosemary Gibson's website: http://www.rosemarygibson.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people are trained to avoid mistakes. Rather, they always play it safe. Robert Kiyosaki's rich dad said, "Some of the biggest failures I know are people who have never failed." His point was that because people try to play it safe, they never take any risks. And because they never take any risks, they never get ahead in life. That is certainly not the case for today's guest, the CEO, and Co-Found of Nekter Juice Bar, Steve Schulze. Prior to launching Nekter, Steve worked for consumer-based companies in various sales, marketing, and management capacities, including spending over 10 years in the infomercial industry. Like many Americans, Steve found himself jobless after the financial crisis of 2008. This crisis provided Steve with a new perspective about what he wanted to do in the next chapter of his life—and so Nekter was born. From one single store in 2010 to now over 160 locations in 16 states nationwide, Nekter has become a clear leader in the elevated juice bar experience. In this episode, hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guest Steve Schulze, discuss Nekter's ups and downs, how they've become a leader in a $2.2 billion industry, his advice for entrepreneurs, and the three things to consider before becoming an entrepreneur. Follow Nekter on Instagram: @nekterjuicebar Website: https://www.nekterjuicebar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online crime often succeeds because of failure across a variety of systems and as technology changes, cybersecurity becomes increasingly more difficult to maintain. Those that are committing online crime usually operate open source and somewhat freely exchange information. The result is a criminal community that is more educated and much quicker than the "good guys." Today's guest, Brett Johnson, ran the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew, but after finding himself on the United States Most Wanted List, he's turned from bad guy to good guy. His background as the first Internet Godfather and current status as a leading security professional give Brett a unique insight and understanding of cybersecurity unavailable anywhere else. Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by cybercrime expert, Brett Johnson and VP of Operations at Rich Dad, Robb LeCount to discuss the latest trends in cybercrimes and what you can do to protect yourself from online security attacks. Follow Brett on Twitter: @GOllumfun Visit Brett's website: www.anglerphish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the global financial crisis spreads and the Fed prints more and more money to try to save the U.S. economy, the average person is wondering how can they avoid being caught in the next crash. First, you must understand that the mess the U.S. is in has been happening since 2008. Mortgage-backed securities were the pin that popped the bubble in 2008, and the pin today is the coronavirus—not the cause. The real cause of the economic problems is what 99.9% of the people can't see—the structure of the economy itself. Guest George Gammon, American real estate investor and entrepreneur, says, "Whether it was mortgage-backed securities or Covid-19, it doesn't matter, sooner or later, a system that is broken will finally break." Listen as hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by guest George Gammon for an in-depth discussion on: The effects of the repo market on the economy Dollar swap lines An inflationary and deflationary economy How to position yourself for the next crash Twitter: @georgegammon Podcast: The Rebel Capitalist Show Website: www.georgegammon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed has been printing trillions of dollars, and the amount of debt that has been added is insurmountable. America was already the largest debtor nation in the history of the world and in the last month they have added staggering amounts of debt and they continue to add more and they're printing more money. Why? Today's guest, one of the world's most successful international investors, Jim Rogers, says "There's an election in November in the United States. None of those guys care about you and me or other people or young people like my kids. They care about the election. They want to print and spend and borrow as much money as they can to win the election." But the U.S. isn't in this mess alone, countries across the globe are in the same financial crisis. Is there any good news? Yes! Listen as host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Jim Rogers discuss what effects the coronavirus is having across the globe, but more importantly, where in the world has the best opportunities for investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve, the United States central bank, has "printed" more than $2 trillion since the global economic crisis began, and when the Fed prints money it makes the price of assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin go up. As Robert Kiyosaki says, central banks are run by the "controlling elite." These elites do not like gold because central banks cannot print gold. Equally, central banks do not like Bitcoin and blockchain because what Robert calls people's money, does not need central banks either. Today, billions of people are trapped in a central banking system owned by the mega-rich and are losing big time because they are saving money. Listen as host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Jeff Wang, the host of www.rocketfuelcrypto.com and part of the avid investment group RocketFuel Team (www.rocketfuel.team), discuss how cryptocurrency is a hedge against the dying dollar and your opportunity to invest outside the central banking system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central banks have created a "milkshake" of different currencies and pushed liquidity into the global economy. As of 2016, the US started raising rates while the rest of the world was "mixing" the milkshake. As a result, raising rates acts as a straw that sucks the capital into the United States. So what is the outlook in the post-coronavirus economy? Brent Johnson, CEO of Santiago Capital, explains the "Dollar Milkshake Theory," what impact the strong dollar will have on gold and Bitcoin, and why comparisons of currency strength are all relative. In addition, he explains that a strong dollar is good for the U.S., however, the global economy is not meant to support a strong dollar and could mean we will see a "reset" of currency. Listen as hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guest Brent Johnson discuss what assets will perform in 2020 and how you can prepare for the future. Website: http://santiagocapital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Investing is a plan." In order for Robert and Kim Kiyosaki to retire young, they had to have a plan, a plan that started with nothing because they had nothing. The plan had an exit, and it also had a time limit. For many, however, the current financial crisis has disrupted the plans of millions of people to retire in the near future. For the majority of baby boomers they've prepared for retirement by relying on a 401(k) and it's how the majority of the US prepares, including probably you. But guest David Scranton, host of the financial TV Show "The Income Generation," explains how those who are approaching retirement are in a critical time as they've seen their 401(k)s and pensions disappear since the coronavirus. Listen as hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and David Scranton discuss how now is the time to take action because what worked before, will not work in today's post-corona economy. The Income Generation: http://theincomegeneration.com Sound Income Strategies: https://soundincomestrategies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Have the DNA of a Wartime Leader? A peacetime leader takes the safe route. They follow the rules of: go to school, get a good job. They are worried about being perfect, but accept the bad. And make committee-based decisions. You might even be one. In contrast, wartime leaders bring peace of mind through strength and a sense of security. They are quick to make decisions and can lead during turbulent times. A lot of people are facing a crisis right now. If you're one of those people, ask yourself: Will this crisis make you stronger, or weaker? Will you rise to the challenge, use your creativity and persistence to overcome hardship? Will you emerge as a wartime leader? In today's episode, hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by guest Patrick Bet-David to discuss the difference between a wartime leader and a peacetime leader, and how to spot the person who will emerge from the current crisis as a hero. Patrick Bet-David Website: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/ Instagram: @patrickbetdavid Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickbetdavid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government is managing the economy through government debt and the Fed printing money. There's no better example of why they do this than when the Fed announced it would create limitless amounts of money in March 2020. Had the Government not printed money, the U.S. would have certainly fallen into a depression. The question you should be asking is, "How long can this go on before we spiral into a new depression?" To answer this question, you first must: 1. Understand the forces that drove the global economy and the financial markets before the Coronavirus struck. 2. Understand what the government must do now to prevent an unprecedented destruction of wealth and a new Great Depression. Listen as host Robert Kiyosaki and guest Richard Duncan, author of the international bestseller, "The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures," discuss how the current financial crisis started long before the coronavirus spread throughout the world and what you can do about it. ***FOR RICHDAD.COM*** Richard Duncan's website: http://www.richardduncaneconomics.com Use the code: rich to receive a 50% discount off a subscription to Macro Watch. Visit richardduncaneconomics.com and hit the Subscribe Button, and, when prompted, use the discount coupon code:rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's new world, there are only two options: increase your financial education and learn to create your own wealth, or become poorer and poorer and rely on the government and the rich to take care of you. We have now experienced a major turning point in the history of mankind. The days of going to school, getting a safe secure job, and investing for the long-term are long gone. We are in a new age—the age of entrepreneurship. Today, the barrier to entry to entrepreneurship is almost non-existent. But to heed the opportunities available to everyone it requires a brand new mindset—the mindset of an entrepreneur. In fact, mindset most often is the dividing line between those who are successful in life and those who are not. Listen as hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guest Guy Kawasaki discuss why now—a time of great change—is a time of great opportunities for entrepreneurs in the post-coronavirus economy. ***FOR RICHDAD.COM*** Guy Kawasaki's Podcast: www.remarkablepeople.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many public or government pensions—including some of the largest—are not audited annually by independent certified public accountants. In fact, about 60 percent of all corporate pensions in the United States are not audited. Let's call it another example of the "gross malpractice generally practiced" that pervades pension management. Pensions don't just implode overnight. There are always warning signs or "red flags" that have been disregarded for decades. "Who Stole My Pension" co-author Ted Siedle, says, "Pension deaths are almost always foreseeable. Likewise, pension deaths are almost always preventable. If not foreseen and prevented, someone was not doing his or her job. However, autopsies almost never follow pension deaths. Indeed, the possibility of a forensic investigation into the causes of a pension death is rarely even discussed. The scope of such an investigation, as well as probable minimal cost, is rarely researched. Listen to hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and guests Ted Siedle and U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman explain how there is no reason you should accept anything less than a true and complete audit of your pension to safeguard your retirement savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout history, "money" has been many different things. Money has taken the form of seashells, colored beads, feathers, live animals, and large stones. Today, there are three types of modern money. Robert Kiyosaki says they are: 1. God's money: Gold and silver 2. Government's money: Dollars, Euros, pesos, etc. 3. People's money: Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. Most are taught that saving money is smart but the truth is the dollar is worthless because the Fed is has been printing trillions of dollars ultimately make savers the biggest loser of all. So if saving money isn't smart, what is? Get on your own gold standard, outside of the banks. Always remember gold and silver were here when the Earth was formed, and it will be here when we are all gone. In this episode, host Robert Kiyosaki and guests Anthony Pompliano and Brien Lundin give listeners an in-depth look into how assets like gold, silver, and cryptocurrency are insurance against a dying dollar. —————————————————————————————————— FOR RICHDAD.COM Brien Lundin: www.goldnewsletter.com/richdad Anthony Pompliano: www.anthonypompliano.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

States with the worst pension fund shortfalls include Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, and New Jersey which have less than half of the assets needed to pay promised benefits and another 17 states have less than two-thirds. The extent to which public pensions are underfunded has been obscured by governmental accounting rules, which allow pensions to eliminate their underfunding, no matter how large, simply by investing in risky assets. In fact, investing in riskier assets may allow a pension to raise investment assumptions, but it also increases the probability that existing underfunding will increase. It's anyone's guess what will happen if and when a state pension in the United States runs out of money, but it's indisputable that the amount of money that will be needed to bail out a single failed U.S. state pension will be in the tens of billions. All public pension stakeholders—American taxpayers and pensioners—need to get educated fast as to the causes of coming pension collapses and learn what they can do about it now. Listen as hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki and their guests Ted Siedle and Chris Tobe discuss how what's happening in Kentucky can happen anywhere in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is worried about getting sick, but what about focusing on staying healthy? It seems that during times of panic and quarantine people forget to take care of themselves as they would do when life was "normal". Maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle will give anyone an advantage during a pandemic. Hosts Robert and Kim Kiyosaki are joined by two of their own doctors, Dr. Nicole Srednicki and Dr. Josh Haggard to discuss the five things you can do to stay healthy every day—even while you are homebound—to avoid getting sick. Listen for an in-depth discussion on: 1. Getting enough sunlight 2. Eating adequate servings of fruits and vegetables 3. Impacts of daily exercise 4. How many hours of sleep you should be getting 5. Staying hydrated Stay for the second half and listen to learn what the doctors say may have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As if the coronavirus hasn't caused enough damage, it also has investors feeling like they've been punched in the gut financially. Falling stock prices and interest rates have created a problem for both DB and DC pensions plans. The unfortunate thing about the coronavirus hitting at a time when most pensions are already underfunded, it almost certainly, will likely lead to more pension cuts as trouble grows in the economy. So the question that Robert Kiyosaki and his guests will be answering is, "What can I do?" In today's episode of the "5 Pension Time Bombs" series, Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy, explains how investing in a cash-flowing asset, like real estate, can provide not only tax-free wealth but also a real nest-egg for retirement no matter which way the stock market goes—up, down, or sideways. Listen as host Robert Kiyosaki and guests Ken McElroy and Ted Siedle discuss how financial education can lead to financial freedom even during uncertain times. For richdad.com Ken McElroy Instagram: @kenmcelroyofficial Ken McElroy Website: www.kenmcelroy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you wondered why your property taxes are at record highs, water and sewage charges continue to grow, and local governments never seem to run out of ways to nickel and dime their constituents with fee after fee? Yet, the quality of services we depend on continue to decline. You might not think this pension crisis affects you, but as a taxpayer, you'll be shocked to find out exactly where your tax dollars are going. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio, has been the taxpayer's champion, pushing for pension reform, exposing waste and public unions finagling huge pay increases. This week he contributes to the "5 Pension Time Bombs" series with his perspective on the pension problem from within one of the largest cities in the United States. Listen as hosts Robert and Kim welcome guests Ted Siedle and Sal DiCiccio who give warnings to those whose tax dollars are funding failing pensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rules are changing quickly for entrepreneurs since confirmed coronavirus cases continue to exponentially grow around the world. As a result, the U.S. Federal Government sprung into action to try to alleviate further damage and destruction to the economy. Last week, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act into law, which initiated a $2 trillion stimulus package, the largest emergency relief bill in American history. Our guest today, Tom Wheelwright who is the Rich Dad Advisor on Taxes, and author of "Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes," joins The Rich Dad Radio Show to discuss how this stimulus package will affect entrepreneurs. For employees facing unemployment, layoffs, and furloughs, Robert and Kim suggest now might bet the best time to change your mindset about how you earn your money and learn to see opportunity rather than despair. Listen as Robert, Kim, and Tom discuss how financial education, not money, is the key to financial transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people say these most recent global events are part of a grand conspiracy, and that might well be. Some people say the events represent the struggle between capitalists, communists, and socialists, and that might be, too. But the only way out of this financial storm is to be prepared with financial education. There were so many signals pointing to a market crash, and guest Bert Dohmen, the author of the Wellington Letter, looks behind the scenes of the global investment markets, analyzes cross-market relationships, global correlations, and especially credit market data which gives him superb clues as to what is likely to happen in various markets that are ignored by other analysts. Listen as Robert, Kim, and Bert discuss why the crash is coming, what to expect, and how to prepare yourself and protect your assets so you can stay on top, even when the economy is on the decline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been following your financial advisor's advice of "invest for the long term" for the last several years you've been living fat, dumb and happy...until now. The sudden plunge in the stock market and the global spread of the coronavirus is making citizens across the globe more and more anxious as the days go by despite efforts by the Fed to pump in more money. The truth is the Feds can't print their way out of this one. Harry Dent, author of Zero Hour: Turn the Greatest Political and Financial Upheaval in Modern History to Your Advantage, warns, "Markets will be brought down to reality and may not recover for 25-30 years—if ever." In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki and Harry Dent discuss exactly what is happening in the stock market, the bond market, and the real estate market. You'll find out what Harry says he'll be doing and what you can do to survive these turbulent times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Greene, a 30-year veteran UPS driver from Upstate NY, found out that the pension he and his organization's members were counting on for their retirement security was in financial crisis. As president of the Teamsters Alliance for Pension Protection (aka TAPP), a grassroots pension watchdog organization, he led efforts to raise funds to perform the first-ever forensic investigation of The New York State Teamsters Conference Pension & Retirement Fund. The people running the pension had spent millions (money paid by workers' retirement savings) for bad advice from so-called experts who ultimately ran the pension into the ground. Ted Siedle says "The New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund did not have to collapse—gross mismanagement caused this crisis." Listen as Robert, Ted Siedle and Mark Greene give warning to those whose pensions are ill, dying, or dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As cases continue to grow exponentially, the number of known global cases of COVID-19 passed 100,000 over the weekend. Just days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 105,586 confirmed cases across more than 100 countries and territories, and although the outbreak has been slowing in China, where it originated, the country still accounts for almost 80% of confirmed cases. Additionally, on Monday, March 9, the Dow Jones industrial average declined 2,014 points, or 7.8%, its biggest single-day loss since October 2008. While the total number of cases affecting individuals worldwide has yet to be known, there is much each of us can do to avoid becoming a victim ourselves. One thing is for sure, only you can protect yourself. In this episode, experts Chris Martenson, PhD and Dr. Nicole Srednicki joined Robert Kiyosaki to give you solutions for protecting both your health and wealth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of the 5 Pension Time Bombs series dives deep into how the fifty percent of Americans relying on a pension (DC or DB) are at risk of losing their wealth due to the gross mismanagement of their funds. Those that are looting the pensions of public-school teachers, firefighters, police, as well as private-sector workers, can be found on Wall Street. The Wall Street casinos are charging high fees for gambling in risky hedge funds and other speculative investments, outrageous investment-industry conflicts of interest, and outright violations of the law. According to Ted Siedle, a former attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and America's leading expert in pension looting, "In the decades to come, we will witness hundreds of millions of elders worldwide, including America's Baby Boomers, slipping into poverty. Too frail to work, too poor to retire will become the "new normal" for many of the aged." One thing is certain: Doing nothing―sitting back, confident your pension check is "in the mail" ―is not an option. It's a risk you can't afford to take. Listen as Robert and Kim are joined by Ted Siedle and Andy Tanner to discuss the massive crisis about to come crashing down on millions of Americans, but more importantly, what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most important series you'll listen to this year! It's estimated that there are over 50 million pensioners―in the United States alone, and like the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany and many other countries around the world are all in big trouble when it comes to the solvency of their pension funds. We are in the early stages of the greatest retirement crisis in the history of our nation and, indeed, the entire world. In this series, we'll be answering how systemic corruption by local governments and financial institutions mismanaged the pension plans of tens of millions of people around the world—and how it will affect you, but more importantly, what you can do to protect yourself from this crisis. Listen as Robert and Kim are joined by Ted Siedle and John MacGregor to discuss how the looting of our individual wealth is well underway and it isn't going change anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's a son of a friend who needs $250,000 to find a product and develop it, or an entrepreneur with a prospectus and alarm who needs $400k for 10 days, or a business with which you have a standing order, they all need one thing – to raise capital! Today's guest is Daymond John, one of the stars of ABC "Shark Tank", who sees entrepreneurs pitch deals all day long. The founder and CEO of FUBU is the author of a new book called "Power Shift" that talks about how to transform any situation, close any deal, and achieve any outcomes. In this episode of Rich Dad podcast, Robert Kiyosaki and John dive into what goes through his mind when somebody is out of touch with the world of entrepreneurship and capital raising, what turns him on or off on the deal, what happens when people he has invested in fail. There's so much to learn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you doing things your mom and dad told you to do? Do you have social mania and go off the cliff like everybody else in the herd? Our guest, John Del Vecchio, says to you, "I would probably hold your hand and pray with you". John is an In-House Stock Market Guru, a Forensic Accountant (somebody who looks for the lies, cheats, and steals) for Dent Research. He is also author of a brand new book called "Unbounded Wealth", dedicated to the mom and pop investor. If you're doing what everybody else does, you'll get what everyone else gets - mediocre performance in the markets. You're not going to be in the top 1%. If you start to do the opposite, you have a better chance. Most people do the wrong thing at the wrong time, but John can help you to not get sucked in with the crowd! Listen to this episode as we lay down how to break free and live a life on your own terms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever tried downloading an App on an App store and there is this super lengthy list of things about the rules, regulations, contracts and other boring stuff that makes us just want to click that "agree" button and move on from it? This and complicated contracts, sophisticated terms, privacy standards, digitization etc, play a huge part in the money world. In today's episode of Rich Dad podcast, Robert Kiyosaki and Paul Pagnato talk about how transparency, or lack thereof, affects people's trust and how some companies or personalities are doing things with transparency. Paul is named Barron's top financial adviser and Forbes tops wealth advisor and author of "Transparency Wave". We will touch base on a wide array of subjects from Wall Street to Bitcoin, pension and student loans, Bernie Madoff, shadow banking system, and more. To find out what's really going on under the sheets, listen to today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a question that I like to ask people, and I want you to think about your answer for a minute. "What would you do if I paid you five million dollars per year?" Would you quit your job? Would you work more? How far would you be willing to go to get that money? If you're former NFL player Vontae Davis, a five-million-a-year paycheck wasn't enough to keep working. Not only did he get out of playing football, but he walked off the field in the middle of the game. Why? Because of his health. He knew that continuing to play would put himself in danger and that if he didn't leave now, he could regret it for the rest of his life. Most people, I think, wouldn't throw away that kind of money, even if they were in that situation. We only have to look at other football stars that continue to play to see how true that is. In this episode, we talk with Vontae about his decision to walk away from guaranteed millions and how that has impacted his life. Fortunately, he was already smart about his money beforehand, and he wasn't living a lifestyle beyond his means. Vontae's story can shed some light on the nature of money and what it takes to walk away from a seven-figure payday. If you're experiencing a similar crossroads in your life, it's worth it to make a change for the better. Listen now and see where Vontae's decision led him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in the early stages of the greatest retirement crisis in the history of our nation and, indeed, the entire world. One thing is certain: doing nothing―sitting back, confident your pension check is "in the mail"―is not an option. That's a risk you can't afford to take. According to Edward "Ted" Siedle, a former attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and America's leading expert in pension looting, "In the decades to come, we will witness hundreds of millions of elders worldwide, including America's Baby Boomers, slipping into poverty. Too frail to work, too poor to retire will become the "new normal" for many of the aged." In their book "Who Stole My Pension?", the authors focus on the most misunderstood and ignored cause of the pension crisis: mismanagement of pensions and investments. Robert and Ted recount a history of pension failures, inexperienced boards, gambling, looting, and other horror stories―with a focus on action steps workers and retirees can take to quickly determine if a pension is being mismanaged as well as the concrete steps they can take to end decades of pension mismanagement. They detail critical questions retirees can ask―and guidance regarding how to act on what they learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last couple of years, if you heard the word collusion, chances are that you would imagine Russia helping the Trump administration win the 2016 election. While the world was focused on that, real collusion was happening between the Fed and world banks to create an economic crisis. This all started long before Trump took office, and the ramifications of it helped create the Great Recession, and we're all still reeling from it. In today's episode, we're talking with Nomi Prins, author of the book Collusion. As a Wall Street insider, Nomi got a firsthand look at how the US and the Fed created a massive financial problem, both at home and abroad. We discuss the truth behind how world banks are facilitating this crisis and what average Americans can do to protect their money. If you want to find out what's really going on behind the curtain, you need to listen to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the beginning of a new year, everyone starts paying attention to their taxes. However, rather than looking ahead at their tax burden for the coming 12 months, the vast majority of people and business owners are looking at the previous year. Unfortunately, when it comes to saving money on taxes, taking that kind of approach is not going to do any good. Simply put, you can't reduce your tax bill after the fact. In this episode, we're talking with Tom Wheelwright, a professional tax advisor. If you're anything like me, you hate giving any money to the government. It may sound surprising, but I don't pay taxes. At first, you may think that I must be cheating or cooking my books, but the fact is that there are legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill to nothing or almost nothing. Tom and I discuss various ways to find these incentives that the government offers to businesses and entrepreneurs. That is, assuming that you want to pay less or nothing at all. Break the tax cycle and discover how in this episode of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't ignore the fact that the 'competitive spirit' is becoming more and more rare among men and women, both in this country and around the world. Not only is competitiveness in short supply, but many people even look down upon it, considering those who are competitive to be shallow, greedy and vain. However, here to explain why the world at large is not a zero sum game, and why truly competitive people are people who compete with themselves more than anyone is sports psychologist, motivational speaker and author of The MindSide Manifesto, Dr. Brett McCabe. Dr. Brett McCabe had a long history in sports, and it was there, under the guidance of his coach and military father, that he learned to cultivate the inner drive for success. And from that point on it was only a matter of time before he got it, training professional golfers and writing best sellers. With automation and globalization on the rise, it's becoming difficult for many people to believe that they can utilize their individuality and make something of themselves in a world so crowded and seemingly governed by uncontrollable forces. Dr. McCabe, though, has spent years studying the human element behind achievement and has come to the realization that we alone are our own greatest resource, and an investment in oneself in the only way of unlocking our true potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an investor, you always have to be looking out for the next big thing. However, when it comes to long-term stable investments, the best new thing is actually the best old thing. In this episode, we talk about gold and why it should be part of your portfolio right now. To help us understand the value of gold, we turn to the infamous (or famous, depending on your perspective) Doug Casey - the Indiana Jones of the investment world. We discuss why gold is such a valuable commodity and why buying now is the smart move - not after the next crash. Some of the highlights we get into regarding gold include: Gold is not tied to any government body (unlike currencies) Gold can be traded anywhere in the world With a looming depression on the horizon, buying gold can protect your money better than almost any other asset Be sure to listen to the rest of the episode to find out more about the value of gold, both today and in the future. Being prepared is the best thing you can do as an investor, and Doug Casey knows a thing or two about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being incredibly hard workers who execute flawlessly on the job, many high achievers are 'invisible'. We're not taking advantage of our strengths and we're not certainly not putting it out there to the public into the marketplace. But in the digital age, a great work product isn't enough anymore. In order to get the opportunities your skills have earned, you must do your part to share your story, your message and your skills with the world. You must build your most powerful personal brand. Amanda Miller Littlejohn, author of the book "Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand", is on a mission to help high achievers make themselves and their work visible in the digital age. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the main reasons why people find themselves stuck in a dead-end job and unfulfilling life is that they have not taken the time to ask, 'What, exactly, do I want for myself.' Here to discuss this issue is the multi-company CEO, real estate investor, and contributing author to Jack Canfield's book Success Formula, Anne Marie Smith. After a difficult separation with her ex-husband, Anne Marie Smith found herself broke and living with a family member about 22 years ago. Feeling hopeless and lost, she began reading books on business and self-improvement. It was then she decided to make a list of everything she wanted out of life, regardless of how ludicrous it seemed, how far away it all was, or what others would think. It was this simple task that gave her the motivation to launch her career, helping her achieve her personal and financial goals, and giving her the opportunities to provide inexpensive housing for disadvantaged families. Today, she is going to talk about the difficulties she experienced, her journey up, and how having a clear vision of your goals is the first and most important step towards reaching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dread going to work? Does your job leave you feeling empty and unfulfilled? Is there something more you should be doing with your life? In this episode, Cathy Heller (the author of Don't Keep Your Day Job) reveals the secret to unlocking your talents and turning them into profit. Listen to find out: The key to getting paid doing what you love. (Most people go about it backward and wind up with a hobby and not a business!) A simple exercise to uncover your true calling, and narrow your focus. There are four types of successful entrepreneurs. Which type are you? Answer three specific questions to ensure your creative business will make money. Stop asking, "How will I find the time?" Creative and productive people rely on a quality that is infinitely more valuable than "free time." When to quit and when NOT to quit your day job. The real reason people fail when they "follow their passion" and the simple shift that will allow the money to come. Leaving your job to pursue a career where you have meaning and purpose isn't as difficult as people think it needs to be. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear the latest trends about real estate, and find out if we're in a bubble. Robert &Kim are joined by Robert Helms & Russ Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An insider's look at how the education system rips off taxpayers and under serves students. Bryan Caplan joins Robert with a revealing look into the college system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a culture of trust within a business is vital to success. Joel Peterson joins Robert & Kim to discuss how businesses successfully build and maintain trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banks around the world have made money adversarial. Chris Varelas joins Robert &Kim to discuss the perils of modern-day money, and how you can protect your wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negative interest rate policy is pushing markets into never-before-seen territory.Bert Dohmen joins Robert to discuss the risks of this policy, and how you can navigate these uncharted waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out how pensions are leveraging the credit market via the shadow banking system. Brian Reynolds joins Robert to discuss how we're likely in another boom-and-bust cycle driven by shadow banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central banks cut interest rates, then they printed money. What will they do next to keep global economies from imploding? Richard Duncan joins Robert & Kim to discuss the next moves that central banks are prepared to implement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Gartman joins Robert and warns about the effects of Trump's trade wars.Middle America is struggling and global markets are taking notice. Find out how to navigate these uncertain times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Achieving a still mind allows us to make our best decisions. Yet everyday we are bombarded with distractions from technology, work & relationships. Ryan Holiday joins Robert & Kim to discuss his research into stillness, and how you can learn how to become still in order to make your best decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in an "attention economy." If your business is not top-of-mind, it's almost impossible to make sales. Brian Rose joins Robert & Kim to discuss his work helping businesses gain attention and succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acquiring wealth doesn't guarantee that you will remain rich. John MacGregor & JW Wilson join Robert & Kim to discuss their research into why people lose fortunes.The lessons apply to rich people as well as middle class people. GUESTS: John MacGregor, JW Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the PC culture not only presents ever-changing obstacles to business owners, it threatens success. David Goggins joins Robert to discuss his war against political correctness. WARNING: This episode contains adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Tech is quickly changing the landscape of real-estate investing. Ken McElroy joins Robert to discuss the opportunities and risks technology presents to the investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices