When one starts to get aggressive in seeking out yield in today's environment on the fixed-income side, one can easily find themselves losing the "safety" aspect traditionally associated with holding individual bonds to maturity.

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The key to success (in any aspect of life) is to judge achievement on an individual level by creating a self-sufficient environment, making it relative to your circumstances.

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