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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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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The annual enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
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Life insurance is a topic most would rather shy away from, especially if it is insurance for your child.
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Shop around and make the best decision for you and your finances
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If you are looking at investing in rental properties, it’s a growing market.
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WAFF talked to an expert from Redstone Federal Credit Union, April James, about ways to manage credit card debt
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If you are a caregiver for your parents or other aging relatives, you need to plan ahead and be proactive.
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The Homebuying Process can be complicated and time-consuming. In the last two years, we’ve also seen record high prices making the process even more difficult for first-time home buyers.
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Now is a great time to review your policy to make sure you are getting the best coverage for the best rates.
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Scammers have used crises in the past as opportunities to target members of the public with fraudulent donation schemes
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Be sure to tune in at noon every Friday for WAFF 48′s “Financial Friday” segment
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Have you considered your local financial institution?
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Here are things you need to consider if you plan on using a money transfer app
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five tips for saving while still enjoying the journey and the destination
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Both are used by lenders and other institutions to evaluate the creditworthiness of applicants
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Can you really afford that house you have been ogling for the last month?
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