Why the Rich Are Getting Richer by Robert T. Kiyosaki & Tom Wheelwright - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781612680972
Publisher: Plata Publishing

Overview:
Why the Rich Are Getting Richer is Robert T. Kiyosaki's provocative follow-up to Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-written with CPA and tax strategist Tom Wheelwright. This paperback strips away financial jargon to explain, in plain language, why the wealth gap keeps widening and why traditional schooling rarely teaches real financial education. Aimed at adults ready to question conventional money advice, it blends Kiyosaki's storytelling with Wheelwright's technical expertise on tax and business structures, offering a fresh, accessible entry point into the wider Rich Dad philosophy for readers of all financial backgrounds.

About the Book:
At its core, this book argues that the traditional formula of saving money, buying a home, and investing in a diversified stock portfolio no longer guarantees financial security, particularly for those who depend solely on a salary. Kiyosaki and Wheelwright examine how tax codes, debt instruments, and the structure of formal education have historically widened the divide between the wealthy and everyone else. Rather than repeating Rich Dad Poor Dad, the authors update the conversation with contemporary examples and practical frameworks for rethinking income versus wealth. Readers are guided through core concepts such as building passive income, understanding the difference between assets and liabilities, and using corporate and tax structures strategically rather than fearfully. Wheelwright's tax background grounds Kiyosaki's contrarian views in real-world applicability. The tone throughout is direct and occasionally combative, designed to challenge readers who have been taught to view debt and taxes purely as burdens rather than tools. While the book promises no guaranteed results, it argues persuasively that financial education, more than income alone, determines long-term prosperity.

Key Benefits:

• Explains how debt, taxes, and financial education combine to shape long-term wealth outcomes.
• Clarifies the crucial difference between earning income and building genuine, lasting wealth.
• Combines Kiyosaki's storytelling with Wheelwright's professional tax and business expertise.
• Offers a fresh, updated perspective within the broader Rich Dad Poor Dad philosophy.
• Accessible for beginners while still offering value to experienced personal finance readers.

About the Author:
Robert T. Kiyosaki is the author of the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and one of the most recognised voices in personal finance education, known for challenging mainstream views on money, debt, and schooling. Tom Wheelwright is a CPA, entrepreneur, and Rich Dad Advisor who specialises in tax strategy, and has co-authored and contributed to several titles within the Rich Dad series. Together, their partnership combines big-picture financial philosophy with technical, actionable tax and business guidance for readers navigating an increasingly complex economy.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Direct, occasionally provocative, and always practical, this paperback is ideal for readers ready to question inherited money habits. It pairs perfectly with other Rich Dad titles and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone serious about financial literacy.

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