In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv is joined by founder and managing director of Simplicity Sam Stubbs to explain exactly how Simplicity Living (the build-to-rent company which Simplicity funds own) works. Sam, who is also on the board of Simplicity Living, provides a useful overview of exactly how the investments work, and importantly why he thinks this type of investment will be SO good for our members in terms of long-term returns. This episode covers: How Sam came to start Simplicity (as well as Simplicity Living and the other investments that make us unique)A brief, behind-the-scenes simple explainer on how Simplicity funds invest in Simplicity LivingHow Simplicity Living makes profits and how these flow through to Simplicity members Sam's view on the competitive advantages that these investments bringIf, why and how we've moved away from 100% "passive investing" - and our plans for the future around thisThe ambitions around Simplicity Living and the impact it could have for the NZ housing market Our aim for this episode is to arm you with a much better understanding of the nuts and bolts around how and why we've decided to invest via Simplicity Living. We hope that by listening, you'll get a good idea of the impacts on you as a member  - and the social good that we're trying to achieve as a secondary objective! --- Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate the podcast if you found it useful! Find us: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.