A new community-focused app called BarterBug is launching in Nevada County with a simple goal: help neighbors barter goods, skills, and services directly with one another — no money required.

Most people live just feet away from potential help, yet never think to knock. There’s a cultural hesitation around asking for favors, especially next door. However, relying on neighbors for small, ...

Bartering involves exchanging goods or services directly without using money. The IRS considers bartered goods and services as taxable income. Successful barter requires finding someone with mutual ...