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Why high-yield bonds are a decent bet for 2014

High-yield bonds have arrived at an interesting spot: The spread over investment grade bonds is narrow, suggesting less reward for the risks investors are assuming, yet default rates are low, the U.S. economy is improving and the hunt is still on for investments that provide an attractive source of income.