Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad", says he is currently carrying approximately $1.2 billion in debt. Kiyosaki has long advocated using debt and le

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad", says he is currently carrying approximately $1.2 billion in debt. Kiyosaki has long advocated using debt and leverage as tools for building wealth, arguing that debt can be beneficial when used to acquire income-producing assets.