Robert Kiyosaki's Ex-Wife Kim Breaks Silence On His Debt, Says Figure Doesn't Reflect What He Owes
Robert Kiyosaki's ex-wife, Kim, has recently reacted to the reports claiming that he has a USD 1.2 billion debt. Robert and Kim were married from 1986 to 2017.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleRobert Kiyosaki is an American entrepreneur and author of the 1997 bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, which has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Known for his outspoken views on financial literacy, investing, and wealth-building, he has built a brand around real estate, business ownership, and alternative assets like gold and silver.
Recently, reports have resurfaced about a staggering debt figure worth USD 1.2 billion linked to his name, sparking fresh debate online. Meanwhile, his ex-wife has now clarified the misunderstandings that emerged from the reports.
Kim Kiyosaki reveals the reality behind the debt figure
Kim Kiyosaki, who continues to be Robert Kiyosaki's business partner despite their separation, confirmed that the debt figure is accurate. However, she also claimed that it has been misinterpreted. She said that the USD 1.2 billion is not his personal liability and is the combined debt of their investor group.
Kim noted that they own around 1,500 apartment units together with partners. So on paper, the debt exists and is secured against real properties, but Robert's individual portion is quite small. Given his stated annual income of around USD 3 million, his share would likely be in the USD 30 million to USD 60 million range. Kim also said:
“He loves to say things that shock.”
Kim also explained that the big number was meant to grab attention so he could later clarify why he sees investment debt as beneficial. The Rich Dad, Poor Dad philosophy has long advocated a specific model of wealth, one well-known in real estate circles but distinct from owning equities. In this case, debt is irrelevant as long as banks continue to provide financing. And banks, in practice, generally do.
Kim noted that bankers have never asked for a report card, describing a leverage-driven approach often referred to as the Donald Trump method.
Robert Kiyosaki and Kim Kiyosaki were married for 31 years
Robert Kiyosaki and Kim Kiyosaki met in 1984 in Honolulu and married in 1986. It was Robert's second marriage after divorcing his first wife at the age of 32. Their relationship has been defined from the start as a business partnership as much as a personal one. Both have described it as a partnership grounded in shared values around financial education, rather than just coexistence.
The duo co-founded The Rich Dad Company and built the Rich Dad brand together. Kim began her career in advertising and the apparel industry before launching her first business, a clothing company, with Robert in 1989. That same year, she started investing in real estate, beginning with a small rental property in Portland, and has since built a career as an investor, author, and speaker.
Kim is also the author of Rich Woman: A Book on Investing for Women and Good Deal Bad Deal, and has been a strong advocate for financial literacy for women. The couple has no children. They amicably divorced in 2017 after more than 30 years of marriage, but continue as business partners.
Despite the divorce, their professional partnership remains intact. Kim continues to run The Rich Dad Company. For the unversed, Robert was previously married to a woman named Janet. The pair divorced in 1981, and Robert was 32 years old at that time.
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