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Three Very Valid Reasons to Consider High-Yield Bonds Now | Intel Braces for an Even Tougher Road Ahead | Here's What Could Go Wrong With Trump's Pledge to Repeal Taxes on Social Security Benefits Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 15, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Three Very Valid Reasons to Consider High-Yield Bonds Now]( [Three Very Valid Reasons to Consider High-Yield Bonds Now]( (Getty Images) High-yield bonds offered an average yield of about 7.7% as of late June, higher than the annual long-term return on the S&P 500 since 2000. This could mean securing "equity-like" returns from income alone, says financial adviser Paul Benson. With potential rate cuts nearing, [now may be a great time to capitalize on these bonds](. 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