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.

There are hundreds of stock market and economic indicators for you to watch.

Which ones are the most important?

The Treasury bond yield curve sounds mind-numbing complex. But, it is one of those indicators that you should pay attention to.

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Bonds should be a part of every investor's portfolio. Bonds provide a balance to the volatility of stocks.

However they are sometimes confusing and difficult to understand.

This collection of articles will get you started on the right road to success with bonds.

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