Alan Haburchak

Bio

Alan Haburchak was the Director of Studio & Technology at Mic and an Adjunct Professor of Digital Media at the Columbia Journalism School. He also loves overseeing production for Mic's podcasts "The Payoff" and "Hot Mic." Before joining Mic he was a Senior Video Journalist at The New York Times and before that was the Production Manager for Editorial Video at Mashable.
Feeling career stress? How to change jobs or recover from a layoff — and find your perfect gig
By Alan Haburchak
Here it is: The final episode of the Payoff podcast. And what better way to go out strong than by talking about another huge change everyone goes through at some point? That would be the career pivot. Whether you want to make a big shift by choice…
Want to get richer — and feel better & happier? These clever moves boost work-life balance & income.
By Alan Haburchak
The early bird gets the worm. Hard work pays off. Quitters never win, and winners never quit. Sure, these cliches can help you get out of bed on a weekday when you’d much rather hit the snooze button, but they shortchange another important secret to…
Are wellness and self-care products a ripoff? How to save money and get healthy for real
By Alan Haburchak
Doesn’t it feel like every day you read about yet another product or service that promises to help you “get well” or find an avenue to “self care” — for a hefty price tag (hello, Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Goop” products)? It’s tough because you know that…
Equifax, Yahoo and other hacks: How to protect your money and your identity online
By Alan Haburchak
It seems like every week there’s a new company announcing a leak or breach of its customers’ personal information. Most recently Yahoo announced that a security breach it suffered in 2013 compromised the user names and passwords of all 3 billion of…
Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico on your mind? Here’s how to make sure your donations count.
By Alan Haburchak
Natural disasters keep hitting the United States and other countries — from wildfires to hurricanes to earthquakes — and a lot of Americans are wondering how they can best help the people affected. Donating money to a charitable organization may…
What’s the best credit card? How to pick one that will boost your credit score and earn you rewards
By Alan Haburchak
For many people, credit cards are scary. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories about mountains of debt and ruined financial lives. But there’s good news: Armed with the right knowledge, you can actually use credit cards to grow your wealth, build your…
Want to be your own boss? Here’s how to get started as a freelancer and get in on the gig economy.
By Alan Haburchak
More and more people are trying out freelancing, with 55 million Americans — or 35% of the U.S. workforce — doing some kind of freelance work in 2016. While some are trading in their 9-to-5 for the flexibility of setting their own hours, others are…
Housing hacks to save money and make smart choices — whether you rent or might want to buy a home
By Alan Haburchak
Choosing the best housing options can be exhausting: From finding your first apartment — and not overpaying on rent — to wondering if you can (or should) buy a house, it’s hard to feel confident that you’re making the right choices. To help you out,…
Credit problems? Stolen identity? How to solve your money mysteries and protect your finances.
By Alan Haburchak
Mic’s Payoff podcast is back — with an extra-special episode and it’s a doozy! Comedian and actor Gary Richardson reached out with a money SOS, and Chris and Antonia answered the call. Richardson’s financial life had gotten pretty scary,…
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Money hacks to spend less and save a ton: Shopping secrets, tasty savings, coupon tricks and more
By Alan Haburchak
It's 2017, and that means you have more ways than ever to buy all the things you want and need: You can go online or in stores, and you might even be able to shop via drones soon. Of course, endless options can sometimes be overwhelming, leading to…