One of the clichés you will hear in the stock market is that there are only two prices that matter to investors: the price you pay and the price you sell for.

This certainly makes sense, but it doesn't quite tell the whole story.

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The Federal Reserve Board's Open Market Committee meets today (Tuesday, March 16), but don't look for any changes in key interest rates.

Thanks to a still struggling economy and horrific unemployment numbers, cheap money will remain on the economic menu for some time.

However, cheap money (low interest rates encourage borrowing) can lead to more risk taking, which can set up another financial crisis.

The Fed may signal when in anticipates raising rates, but you can count on the central bank to make small and slow adjustments.

The economy can't stand any sudden jolts.

Every March die-hard basketball fans and the rest of us become consumed with the annual elimination tournament to find the top college team.

Aptly named March Madness, the frenzy is only heightened by almost around the clock coverage.

However, since this is not a sport site, the March madness I am referring to involves the stock market.

If you are planning a spring or summer vacation, don't forget to arrange to take care of your stock positions along with the dog, the plants and your mail.

You don't want to leave any of those unattended for any length of time.