I Owe $1.2 Billion on Purpose (Here's Why It Makes Me Richer) - Robert Kiyosaki
June 20, 2026
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as posted by the channelGood debt vs bad debt is the difference between building wealth and staying stuck in the financial rat race.
In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki challenges one of the most common beliefs about money: that all debt is bad. Drawing from lessons he learned from his Rich Dad, Robert explains why he intentionally uses debt to acquire cash-flowing assets and why he believes the wealthy understand debt differently than most people.
Robert begins by explaining how the monetary system changed after the U.S. left the gold standard and why inflation affects savers and borrowers in very different ways. He then breaks down 10 ways debt can be used to build wealth, increase cash flow, expand investment opportunities, and acquire appreciating assets.
You'll learn:
• The difference between good debt and bad debt
• Why inflation impacts borrowers and savers differently
• How fixed-rate debt can become easier to repay over time
• Why cash-flowing real estate benefits from leverage
• How rising rents can increase cash flow while mortgage payments remain fixed
• Why wealthy investors use debt instead of selling assets
• How leverage magnifies investment returns
• The role taxes play in wealth building
• Why liquidity creates new investment opportunities
• How borrowing against appreciating assets can accelerate portfolio growth
Most importantly, Robert explains the distinction between debt that produces income and debt that consumes income. According to Rich Dad principles, good debt is backed by assets that put money in your pocket, while bad debt is used to purchase liabilities that take money out of your pocket every month.
Whether you agree with Robert's views or not, understanding good debt vs bad debt can help you think differently about leverage, investing, and long-term wealth creation.
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