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What are the best investments for a 403(b)?

When investing for a long-term goal such as retirement, you typically want to emphasize stocks, which have the best chance to generate returns that outpace inflation. Adding some bonds or cash to your mix can help reduce your investments' overall volatility. See the Investing section for more on investment strategies. You can also use our asset allocator and retirement planner calculators to determine the best mix of stocks, bonds and cash for your retirement money. To top of page

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