Haley Baker
Morning News Anchor
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Haley joined the WAFF 48 team in February 2018. Her news career spans 15 years in Television News and freelance medical journalism.
She's worked as an investigative reporter and news anchor in Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, and is returning back to the Tennessee Valley. However, her news career began in high school when she was selected to be on Channel One's Student Produced week.
Haley is also a wife to an Army Veteran, Lieutenant Colonel Josh Baker. He has served two tours of duty in Iraq while Haley served as a Family Readiness Group Leader among other military spouses of deployed soldiers.
After leaving the news business in 2011, Haley took a short sabbatical from news to follow her husband's military career and focus on her family. Now they are back in Alabama to retire and put down some roots for their two young daughters.
When she's not moving with the Army, their family enjoys riding bikes and watching movies.
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In Alabama, long-term care can cost you, out of pocket, on average $5,000 to $7,000 a month, here's why insurance is important.
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Crime of the Week: If you have seen any of these people, just call 53-crime. You can also text or email your tips.
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If you have children, she also recommends getting them involved and teaching them the importance of saving and giving.
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“Life insurance is a relatively small monthly cost that provides financial security for those who rely on your income, such as your spouse or children.”
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Don’t miss out on higher interest rates for your savings accounts.
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Local colleges are teaming with Redstone Federal Credit Union to help by hosting Reality Fairs across Tennesee Valley college campuses.
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“It can be a very confusing process. But it’s really important to talk to a trusted advisor to determine which plan is best for you.”
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There are some pitfalls you should be aware of before you make your next purchase
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After three years, the Federal student loan payment pause will expire this fall.
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WAFF 48 talked to Redstone Family Realty’s Whitney Stringer about what aspects to look for in a good Realtor.
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"The scary thing is, most teens don’t realize their identity’s been stolen until they apply for a college student loan or a credit card.”
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“A mortgage pre-approval letter is the first step in the home buying process."
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In Huntsville, Concerts in the Park happens every Monday through Aug. 7.
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“Inflation can significantly affect the cost of construction materials, labor, and overall rebuilding expenses."
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This is an excellent opportunity for teens to learn good spending and budgeting habits.
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Ray King’s parents and sister spoke exclusively with WAFF 48 as they continue to search for answers
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North Alabama continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
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WAFF talked to Redstone Federal Credit Union’s April James about scenarios in which you would need to take this more proactive approach
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WAFF 48 sat down for a one-on-one exclusive with Superintendent Christie Finley
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The challenging real estate market has kept many first-time homebuyers away.
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Cybercriminals load malware onto public USB charging stations, charging ports, or charging cables to maliciously access electronic devices while they’re being charged in public places
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If you’re shopping for a car, truck, or SUV and haven’t bought a vehicle in several years, you may be in for a surprise when applying for an auto loan.
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The higher interest rates have caused some buyers to sit on the sidelines, waiting for rates to fall.
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More than half of Americans don’t have a will. If you’re among them, you should know that there are many reasons to have a will.
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More and more people are using smart home devices to create smart homes.
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Ensuring that our children are educated about money and finances will help equip them to navigate through those challenging life events that may affect their finances
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With a credit card, young adults can enjoy more financial freedom while building a solid credit history.
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Graduation is around the corner, but the process never ends with finding ways to pay for college expenses.
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Whether we are reorganizing the garage or raking out the flower beds, making our space new and refreshing is on many of our to-do lists.
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Ashish Baria from Redstone Federal Credit Union said in some cases, scammers will call you.
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Just forming an LLC or corporation is not going to protect your personal assets.
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With inflation hitting all of us, many are having to choose between paying for food or rent.
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“I was the only black student at Austin High School in the 7th and even the next year in 8th grade.”
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The Federal Trade Commission says to beware of companies that ask for money upfront and leaves you in the same or worse shape.
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Financial stress is the second leading cause of divorce in the United States.
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Mail theft and mail carrier robberies are a growing problem around the U.S.
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It’s not too late to set some major new year money goals.
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Review your current policies to be sure the coverage you have in place meets your expectations
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Human trafficking continues to escalate across Alabama with cases reported from Fort Payne to Huntsville to Guntersville
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After 27 years in nursing, Strong is taking a step back from her career to focus on new opportunities in Washington, D.C.
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Winter hit with a bang this week across the Tennessee Valley, and will likely have an impact on your utility bill
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Financial abuse can be difficult to detect because it’s often done by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.
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Managing your money can be a challenge any time of the year, so how can you get through Christmas without breaking the bank?
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Don’t let cybercriminals ruin your holiday fun this season.
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Money management isn’t easy any time of the year but can be even more challenging during this time.
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Watch Financial Friday every week during WAFF 48 News at Noon
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October is recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7
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