I was reading a review of Robert Kiyosaki’s new book, Increase Your Financial IQ, on Patrick’s blog.
… which is perhaps the only real ‘secret’ to getting rich – which is strange, since it seems so self-evident … but, that’s the subject for another post.
Like.Kiyosaki is a contrarian, which at times is a good thing. He believes more people should work for themselves to create wealth and alternative income streams instead of relying on trading your time for a paycheck. This is contrary to what many people believe – go to school, get a good job, and save. Not everyone should run their own business, in my opinion, but everyone can do little things to increase their income.
Didn’t like.Kiyosaki is extremely harsh on the stock markets, which in itself is not a bad thing. But it is a bad thing when you make incorrect blanket statements about them. Case in point: “You can train a monkey to save money and invest in mutual funds. That is why the returns on those investment vehicles are historically low.
Rich people make their money in businesses and keep their money in real-estate … pure and simple.
… and, according to the new book about the wealthy – Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On (think of it as The Millionaire Next Doorfor the new millennium) – it’s the way that the 5,000 rich families that they interviewed got – and keep – their money through the generations.
I recently reminded my Grandmother (95 and still kicking) of a story that she told me when I was very young … one of those simple stories that can define you … it certainly defined the way I think about saving v spending.
My Grandmother wanted to use their savings to buy a house so that they could have a stable environment in which to bring up my mother (an only child) in their adopted homeland.
My Grandfather wanted to use their savings to start a business.
You can argue whether this is true – after all the 20% Rule encourages you to use your home equity to invest – but, would you have the intestinal fortitude to put yourself deeper in debt to buy or start a business?
Or, would it be better to delay buying that house and pay for it later using the profits of the business?
3. To fund property acquisitions (build up for a deposit) and/or running costs (cover paying mortgages if the rent doesn’t).
I will guess you like all three of them, but number 1 has the largest benefit while you are growing your business. Do that for a while until you reach the point when your ROI experiences diminishing returns, then use the money for 2 and 3. As long as you increase 2 at a lower rate than the rate your free cash increases, you should be OK.
Right on the money, Patrick … right on the money!
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RK is someone that got me motivated to think beyond working 9-5, however he pushes real estate too much. I’m not a RE junkie, but RK taught me to think outside the box. I’m more of an investor.
@ Moneymonk – yes, I agree … too many PF authors promote THEIR way, as the ONLY way. My ‘way’ is in this order: (a) business, (b) real-estate (c) stocks … let me know when I weigh my posts too heavily towards any one of these.
But, the principle here is to get in BUSINESS OF INVESTING … and that means a lot more than just sticking your money in your 401K (or and Index Fund) and waiting/praying.
Thanks for mentioning my review. RK’s Rich Dad Poor Dad was one of the first personal finance/investing books I read and it influenced me to rethink my views on money. I definitely don’t believe everything he writes or says, but some of his principles are spot on. The important thing is to take those which apply to your situation and cultivate those areas to grow your business, real estate holdings or other aspects of your net worth.
@ cashmoneylife – RDPD was also the 1st financial book that I recall reading; it taught me one critical lesson: “an asset is something that puts money IN your pocket, a liability is something that takes money OUT of your pocket”.
… simple, clear, life-changing. Not bad for $20!
Is there *any* evidence RK has bought any real estate besides his own personal home?
People who have searched (real estate transactions are public record) haven’t found any evidence of RE deals by RK.