Rich Dad Books in Order
Robert T. Kiyosaki's personal-finance series, launched by the 1997 bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, that contrasts the money lessons of his "rich dad" and "poor dad" and builds out his ideas on assets, cash flow, investing, and financial literacy. The main books are best read in publication order, as each builds on the foundations laid by the earlier titles.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki contrasts the money lessons of two father figures: his own highly educated but financially struggling biological dad, and the…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Building on his core philosophy, Kiyosaki lays out the mindset and strategies that wealthy investors use to grow money. He explores why most people…
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Rich Kid, Smart Kid
2001 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Aimed at parents and educators, this book argues that traditional schooling fails to teach children about money. Kiyosaki offers practical ways to…
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Retire Young, Retire Rich
2002 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki shares the strategies he and his wife used to achieve financial freedom and stop working while still young. He focuses on leverage, the…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
In this cautionary book, Kiyosaki warns of a looming financial crisis tied to retirement systems and the aging of the baby boomer generation. He…
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Guide to Becoming Rich...Without Cutting Up Your Credit Cards
2003 · Sharon L. Lechter
Kiyosaki pushes back against conventional personal-finance advice that focuses on cutting expenses and avoiding debt. Instead, he distinguishes good…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
This volume collects real-life accounts from people who applied Kiyosaki's principles to change their financial lives. Through a range of stories…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Sharon L. Lechter
Kiyosaki argues that the wealthy use specific investment vehicles and combinations to accelerate returns and protect their money. He examines how…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
A version of Kiyosaki's core message adapted for younger readers, this book introduces teenagers to the basics of money, saving, and investing. It…
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Before You Quit Your Job
2005 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki offers guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to leave employment and start their own ventures. He shares lessons learned from his…
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Buy on AmazonRich dad's conspiracy of the rich
2009 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Written during the financial crisis, this book argues that the rules of money were deliberately changed to favor the wealthy and powerful. Kiyosaki…
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Buy on AmazonThe business of the 21st century
2010 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki makes the case that network marketing offers ordinary people a low-cost path to building their own business and financial freedom. He frames…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Classics (Rich Dad's)
2005 · Sharon L. Lechter
A bundled collection gathering several of Kiyosaki's foundational personal-finance titles into one set. It revisits his core lessons on assets versus…
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Buy on AmazonRich Dad's Escape from the Rat Race
2005 · Robert T. Kiyosaki
Built around Kiyosaki's CASHFLOW board game, this guide walks readers through the mindset and money habits needed to stop trading time for a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rich Dad books in?
Publication order — Publication order — the order in which the books were first published. This is the standard, most widely recommended way to read the series. Start with “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.”
How many books are in the Rich Dad series?
We list 12 books by Robert T. Kiyosaki , published between 1997–2010.
Where can I buy the Rich Dad books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.