Warrior Money

Are you thinking about running for office after service? Army veteran and Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier shares the first steps for veterans entering local politics, from defining your why to building real community ties. He also explains how a federal shutdown would hit Atlanta’s economy, touching TSA, DOT, the CDC, and the world’s busiest airport. This Warrior Money Q+A delivers actionable...

Making the leap from military life to civilian work can feel overwhelming, but Warrior Money hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break it down step by step. They explain how to create a target employer list, translate platoon leadership into measurable business outcomes, and shape a resume that gets past automated systems. The conversation also covers the right way to use LinkedIn, how SkillBridge...

Identity theft is hitting veterans harder than ever, but you can fight back. On Warrior Money, hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze sit down with ID.me CEO and Army veteran Blake Hall to uncover the tactics that protect your credit and your kids from fraud. Hall shares how battlefield lessons shaped a multibillion-dollar identity platform, why franchising is a hidden career path for veterans, and ho...

Millions of veterans are targeted by fraud every year. On this Warrior Money Q&A, ID.me CEO and Army veteran Blake Hall shares the top step you can take right now to protect your identity, why franchising is an overlooked career path for vets, and how military skills give you an edge in cybersecurity. Fast, practical advice every veteran can use to safeguard money and plan the next mission. Yahoo...

Ready to turn your service into real-world career wins? On Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze sit with USSOCOM commander General Bryan Fenton to map the transition. He shows how leadership, project management, and adaptability translate into high-impact roles in AI, drones, cyber, and advanced manufacturing. Get practical moves, including SkillBridge, SOCOM’s human performance pillars, an...

What does it take to thrive after military service? In this Warrior Money episode, General Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, joins hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze to share how veterans can leverage discipline, adaptability, and teamwork to excel in civilian careers. He breaks down lessons from SOCOM, the importance of financial readiness, and how to avoid common pitfal...

From Marine to CEO, Laurent "LT" Therivel has hard-earned rules for risk and leadership. On Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze get the former UScellular CEO’s take on building truthful feedback loops, setting a personal risk baseline, and keeping teams mission-focused during change. Therivel also breaks down UScellular’s $4.4 billion sale to T-Mobile (TMUS), what it means for customers an...

Your first civilian job might feel like a step down, but that move can set you up to win. Former Marine Corps captain and UScellular CEO Laurent “LT” Therivel breaks down how mission, purpose, and people-first leadership translate directly to the boardroom, plus why community is the antidote to the post-service identity dip. Hear his blunt advice on interviews that undervalue military experience a...

Homeownership can be the biggest wealth builder or the fastest way for veterans to go broke. On Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break down how to use VA benefits wisely, avoid PCS buying mistakes, and protect your finances from going house poor. USAA advice director and Air Force veteran Josh Andrews explains when buying makes sense, why zero down is not always the best move, and how a...

An ER visit that once cost nothing later ran $2,700. That shock is why so many veterans stumble when transitioning to civilian life. USAA advice director Josh Andrews shares how to budget and shop for healthcare to avoid surprise bills, plus the two-step plan he swears by: build a transition fund and pay down debt. This Warrior Q&A also reveals the most overlooked expense after service and how to...

Space and AI are the new growth engines, and they need you. On Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break down where aerospace jobs and investment opportunities are growing, from SpaceX-led (SPAX.PVT) launches to semiconductors and defense. They map the path for veterans into engineering, operations, cyber, program management, and high-earning sales, with tips to translate military skills a...

The future of war and work is tech, and veterans are in demand for high-paying tech careers. On this episode of Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze reveal how Detachment 201 is bringing C-suite leaders from OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), Palantir (PLTR), and Meta (META) into military service to strengthen America’s tech edge. Learn how veterans can transition into AI, cybersecurity, and robotics roles...

Is military life breaking up families? On this episode of Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze expose the real emotional and financial pressures military families face—from high divorce rates to job challenges for spouses and childcare struggles. They share hard-won lessons and actionable tips for keeping your relationships, finances, and sense of self strong through every season of service...

Think you need a finance degree or a big paycheck to start investing? Think again. On this episode of Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze tackle the most significant barriers that keep veterans and everyday Americans from investing and building wealth. They’re joined by Stockwell founder Trevor Rozier-Byrd, who shares practical steps for overcoming fear, starting small, and growing your mo...

Think college is the only path to wealth? Think again. On this week’s episode of Warrior Money, hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break down why the GI Bill isn’t just an education benefit; it’s a financial launchpad that can set veterans and their families up for lifelong success. Drawing on their experiences as first-generation college grads and service members, they reveal how the GI Bill help...

Is crypto the future of your wallet or just the next considerable risk? On this special Crypto Week episode of Warrior Money, former Army counterintelligence officer Philip Martin reveals how he built Coinbase (COIN) into a global fortress for billions in digital assets. Martin unpacks how crypto could revolutionize finance for the unbanked and empower consumers everywhere, while also warning abou...

Can AI and veteran leadership launch a new era of startups? On this episode of Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze are joined by U.S. Army veteran and Moonshot Capital Co-Founder Craig Cummings to break down the AI boom and how it will impact the defense industry. Cummings explains AI’s new role in military operations - which can enable faster decision-making and augment soldiers’ capabili...

Could your bank account be the next target in a global cyber war? On this episode of Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze sound the alarm on a growing threat to veterans’ wallets and benefits: cyber attacks in the wake of global tensions and Operation Midnight Hammer. They break down how hostile actors like Iran are targeting US critical infrastructure and personal finances, why gas prices...

Can money really heal? In this episode of Warrior Money, Douglas Lynam unpacks how his journey from Marine to monk to wealth coach taught him that money is never good or evil; it’s a mirror. Lynam shares how to break free from “money monsters” and build financial confidence. Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to u...

Is America’s trillion-dollar defense budget making us safer or putting our future at risk? On this episode of Warrior Money, hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break down President Trump’s historic spending plan, unpacking the real winners, the potential fallout, and what it all means for veterans, the economy, and national security. From AI and space tech to the true cost of debt, this episode pu...

On this episode of Warrior Money, Army veterans Wyatt Frasier and Kyle Eberly share how they launched Sitreps2Steerco, a platform that helps service members confidently transition into civilian careers. They discuss using the GI Bill and VA benefits to access top MBA programs, the pitfalls of bad advice, and how their business now connects veterans to high-impact jobs in the private sector. Frasie...

On this episode of Warrior Money, Army veteran and Dub Fitness founder Erica Liermann shares how her experience as a military police NCO shaped her entrepreneurial journey. Liermann reveals how she bootstrapped her women-focused gym from scratch, turning early financial setbacks into a thriving fitness community dedicated to building real strength, mental resilience, and long-term wellness. She di...

On this episode of Warrior Money, hosts Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze take the mic solo to share their personal journeys from paper routes and military service to public office, venture capital, and building generational wealth. They reflect on the lessons learned through service, the power of long-term thinking, and why supporting veteran entrepreneurs is both a mission and a smart investment. It’...

On this episode of Warrior Money, Marine Corps veteran and Aflac president Virgil Miller shares his incredible journey from enlisted service member to leading one of the largest insurance companies in the world. He discusses how military values like discipline, attention to detail, and service have shaped his leadership approach and commitment to protecting families. Miller also breaks down Aflac'...

On this episode of Warrior Money, Navy veteran and fintech CEO Dennis Cail shares how his personal journey from public housing to founding Zirtue shaped his mission to create financial equity through relationship-based lending. He explains how Zirtue replaces awkward IOUs between friends and family with structured interest-free digital promissory notes, offering a dignified and stress-free alterna...