Stacking Up

Welcome to Stacking Up — the show where we talk money, health, and relationships, because the small things you do every day? They compound. I’m Chris Harris, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® who believes wealth is more than numbers — it’s habits, connection, and growth. Let’s stack up the stuff that really matters-one episode at a time.

Stacking Up is a business podcast hosted by chrishs3, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

chrishs3 hosts Stacking Up, a business show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Gravity Returns: Why Rising Real Rates Will Reshape Portfolios

  Jul 27, 202623 min

  Chris Harris breaks down why rising real interest rates matter more than many investors realize, explaining nominal vs. real yields, the role of the 10‑year Treasury, and how Fed policy, energy prices, and government debt are keeping rates elevated. He explores the impact on stocks, mortgages, and borrowing costs, why bonds are a competitive income option again, and how disciplined diversification and thoughtful asset allocation can create opportunities in this higher‑rate environment.

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  Episode #27

  Behind the AI Boom: Chips, Data Centers, and the Real Supply Chain

  Jul 22, 202627 min

  Chris Harris breaks down the AI boom beyond chatbots, explaining the physical supply chain—semiconductors, GPUs, data centers, cooling systems, and electricity—that powers large language models and everyday inference. He covers training vs. inference, how efficiency could increase overall demand (Jevons paradox), valuation and profitability challenges for investors, and why a diversified, ecosystem-focused approach matters.

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  Episode #26

  Is Your Cash Quietly Losing You Money? How Much Cash Is Too Much

  Jul 13, 202625 min

  Chris Harris explains how cash fits into an investment plan, why $7.9–8 trillion sits in money market funds, and how inflation, taxes, and reinvestment risk can quietly erode purchasing power. He outlines practical roles for cash (emergencies, short-term spending, portfolio liquidity), warns against timing the market, and offers a simple framework for deciding how much cash to hold while keeping a diversified portfolio tailored to your goals.

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  Episode #25

  Dollar, Gold, Bitcoin: What Really Belongs in Your Portfolio

  Jul 6, 202617 min

  Chris Harris breaks down recent moves in the US dollar, gold, and Bitcoin, explaining why headlines about collapse or dominance can be misleading. He covers the "debasement trade," the factors behind the dollar's rebound (Fed policy, a weak yen, and geopolitics), and why gold and Bitcoin have swung so dramatically. The episode focuses on practical investing: what each asset can and cannot do in a portfolio, the risks of chasing narratives, and the importance of diversification, rebalancing, and aligning investments with long-term financial goals.

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  Episode #24

  Why Markets Climbed Despite War, Oil Spikes, and AI Fears

  Jul 2, 202614 min

  Chris Harris breaks down why markets reached new highs in the first half of 2026 despite war with Iran, oil-driven inflation, AI concerns, and a busy IPO market. He explains that rising corporate earnings, diversified gains across asset classes, and the business cycle—not headlines—drove returns, while urging disciplined planning, the risks of sitting in cash, and why volatility is normal.

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