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Foreword

I first met Robert Kiyosaki in 2004. We wrote a bestselling book together in
2006. As we head into 2008, it’s become even clearer to me that what
Robert talks about and teaches is more important than ever. Financial

education is crucial to this country at this point, and Robert’s acumen in this
area cannot be disputed.
Just look at what was discussed in our book, Why We Want You To Be
Rich, and then take a look at what has happened since then. I’d say we

knew what we were talking about. Robert is taking you one step further
with Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ and I have every reason to
believe he will be as prescient as we were in 2006. I would advise you to
pay attention to what he has to say.

Robert and I have shared concerns and we have traveled similar paths as
teachers and businessmen. Both of us had rich dads who helped to shape
our lives, our spirits, and our many successes. We are both entrepreneurs
and real estate investors, and we are successful because we had financial

education. We know its importance and are serious when it comes to
financial literacy. Robert has said, “It’s financial education that enables
people to process financial information and turn it into knowledge . . . and
most people don’t have the financial education they need to take charge of

their lives.” I couldn’t agree more.
One thing I noticed immediately about Robert is that he is not
complacent. He’s very successful already—because he loves what he’s
doing. That’s another thing we have in common. That’s fortunate for you,

because he has a lot of very good advice to give. As I said in Why We Want
You To Be Rich, what’s the point of having great knowledge and keeping it