Robert Kiyosaki, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author who never met a controversial opinion he didn't want to share on social media, is back with more financial advice that's guaranteed to get people talking. His latest declaration? "While I feel for poor people … I do not believe in giving poor people money."

Before you close this tab in disgust, hear him out. He's not just being provocative for engagement—he's actually pitching an investment idea.

The Silver Opportunity

Kiyosaki's using his recent post on X to promote silver as an accessible investment, especially when compared to assets like Bitcoin. "Most people in the world … even poor people can afford $50 in silver," he wrote. His prediction? Silver could climb from $50 to $70, potentially even hitting $200 an ounce within a year.

The timing matters, according to Kiyosaki. "When silver is $200 an ounce … losers will begin buying," he warned. "Please do not be [a] loser. Buy when prices are low… Sell when losers are buying."

This approach follows what he calls his "rich dad's" investment philosophy: "Your profit is made when you buy … not when you sell." It's the classic buy-low-sell-high strategy, delivered with Kiyosaki's signature bluntness.

He drew a contrast with Bitcoin, which he says has become too pricey for most people. According to Kiyosaki, he bought his first Bitcoin at $6,000 and now holds at least 100 of them, worth millions. "If I could not afford a $100k Bitcoin, I would be excited about my precious X prediction of silver going from $50 to $70," he added.

To justify his stance, Kiyosaki invoked the old proverb: "Give a person a fish… you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish… you feed them for life."

The Laws of Money

This isn't just a one-off rant. Earlier this year, the author shared similar philosophy, warning that poor people often break what he considers the "two most important laws of money."

First, there's Gresham's Law: "When bad money enters a system … good money goes into hiding." Kiyosaki uses this to explain why he doesn't save U.S. dollars, preferring instead to hold "real money" like gold, silver and Bitcoin.

Then there's Metcalfe's Law, which values the power of networks. Rich people, according to Kiyosaki, invest in strong networks like Bitcoin or McDonald's (MCD), while poor people often operate alone—think a single-truck delivery service versus a franchise empire.

Not All Tough Love

Despite his harsh-sounding advice, Kiyosaki has shown a softer side in other posts. After Challenger, Gray & Christmas recently reported that 153,000 Americans are facing layoffs, he urged compassion. "If you know someone who is fired, especially over this holiday season, please be extra kind and generous," he wrote.

Kiyosaki has built his brand on promoting alternative assets and financial education over traditional employment and cash savings. Whether you find his advice inspiring or infuriating, there's no question his posts continue sparking heated debates online about wealth, poverty and the best path forward.