'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki says cash is trash - and touts bitcoin as 'real money' after previously slamming it as speculative play

• Personal-finance guru Robert Kiyosaki thinks cash is trash, while touting bitcoin, silver and gold as "real money" instead. 
• "To me, Gold, Silver, &Bitcoin are real money. To me Cash is trash," the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author tweeted. 
• His view contrasts with that of market experts who no longer think cash is a poor investment, given the current high yields.

Robert Kiyosaki touted the catchphrase "cash is trash" – and endorsed bitcoin, silver and gold as "real money" instead.