I’ve bartered my way to a better life – I’ve traded vegetables for a better car & eggs for haircuts, now I’m debt-free

PICKING up the family car at her local garage, Katie Thomas needs to fork out for two new tyres and wheel alignment.

But instead of breaking out a credit card for the £160 invoice, the 32-year-old settles part of the bill with two boxes of freshly picked fruit and vegetables she’s grown in her allotment.

suppliedKatie Thomas barters for the things she needs and has now cleared her debts[/caption] She trades in eggs and vegetables from her allotment for goods and servicessupplied...