But unless your employer offers no match at all, financial planners strongly recommend that you sock away savings at least up the maximum level that your employer is willing to match--otherwise you'll end up leaving "free money" on the table.

FORBES: Retirement

While the bullish case is getting stronger, with the VIX trading at such an important level ahead of key events in the week ahead, we continue to recommend hedging your long exposure.

FORBES: Don't Sell This May

Meanwhile, a special congressional committee established by the recently enacted Budget Control Act began gearing up to recommend budget cuts that could destroy a million jobs jobs tied to the current level of defense spending.

FORBES: Defense Cuts Could Destroy A Million Jobs