Entrepreneur and author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that even bigger waves of layoffs could hit in 2026, and in a detailed post on X, he outlined some ideas for accumulating wealth during financial crises. The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad cited the recent job loss as an early sign of what he believes is to come and urged people to start preparing now.
Concerns about labor market trends
Kiyosaki expressed new concerns about the state of the US labor market, citing the latest ADP national employment report. He noted that 32,000 jobs were lost in November, mainly at large corporations, but said that more worryingly, small businesses laid off 1,20,000 workers.
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He warned that this pattern only marked the beginning of a deeper economic downturn. According to him, “major layoffs” will begin in 2026 as the global economy enters recession. For those concerned about job security, he pointed readers to his “Lesson #4 on Getting Rich When the Economy Crashes.”
Earning opportunities and the importance of sales skills
Among his suggestions, Kiyosaki said that individuals who need immediate income could use their cars to earn money through ride-hailing platforms. He added that he personally opted for Uber or Lyft “especially if I was at a party.” In his view, many employees struggle with sales, but the ability to sell becomes key in tough economic conditions.
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He urged people to research products or business models that can survive a recession and to prepare before 2026. Once the downturn takes hold, he said, individuals should reach out to businesses and show “how you can grow a business by increasing sales.”
Real Estate Crash Predictions and Investment Opportunities
Kiyosaki argued that many employees lacked the skills to structure deals or secure financing from investors. He predicted that both the residential and commercial real estate markets will collapse in 2026, creating rare prospects for investors. “Real estate deals are surfacing. A number of ‘deals of a lifetime’ are surfacing waiting for you to put the investment and investors together,” he wrote.
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He further advised people to avoid going back to university and more student debt and instead focus on practical and in-demand trades. Essential roles such as nurses, electricians, plumbers and elderly carers will continue to be needed regardless of economic conditions, he said.
Backing up gold, silver and cryptocurrencies
Kiyosaki called the US dollar “FAKE $” and urged people to protect their savings by investing in assets he believes will appreciate over time – gold, silver, bitcoin and ethereum. He described silver as “the best and most affordable asset” and pointed out that it was worth $57 as of December 4, 2025. He predicted that silver could reach $96 by January 2026, even if a recession begins. “No one went bankrupt with a small profit … bit by bit … day by day,” he said.
Network marketing and the impact of AI on jobs
In lesson #3, shared the day before, Kiyosaki promoted network marketing as another way to build income during a slowing global economy.
He also warned that AI could eliminate millions of jobs – including those of highly skilled professionals such as lawyers, doctors, actors and public figures – and said “everyone can be faked”.
Kiyosaki described personal selling as the most important skill to develop, especially learning to deal with rejection. He argued that unlike conventional workplaces, network marketing companies don’t fire people for failure, but help them improve. “The benefit of getting into a network marketing business….If you fail, the network marketing company won’t fire you….like most companies…Network marketing businesses will teach you to get back up and most importantly…learn from your mistakes…making you smarter and richer,” he wrote.
