Marcus, however, was calm. He owned five rental properties and a small construction business.

Robert Kiyosaki ’s book, , he argues that the United States is gradually shifting toward socialist and Marxist ideologies. He contends that government programs, increased regulation, and centralized banking—specifically the Federal Reserve—are undermining the country's capitalist foundations and individual freedoms. Key Themes of the Manifesto

He introduces the concept of good debt (debt that pays you) vs. bad debt (debt that costs you). He argues that since the US dollar became a fiat currency (not backed by gold) in 1971, the dollar is actually a liability of the government. Therefore, when you take out a fixed-rate mortgage, you are getting paid in devalued dollars.