11.   A weaker peso increases the costs of servicing dollar debts, and also makes imports more expensive which could stoke inflation.

12.   A weaker ringgit hurts companies with large foreign debts, raising the costs to service the debts.

13.   A young Calcutta broker jumped off a bridge, unable to service his debts because the market crash had rendered his collateral worthless.

14.   But Cali did not lose any buildings to its lenders, its cash flow has remained high and it could have continued servicing its debt.

15.   Economists also say rising interest rates in recent months could push Brazil into a recession while also increasing the cost to the government of servicing the debt.

16.   He contended that the burden of servicing higher debt was manageable because of lower interest rates.

17.   He said Victorias Milling, which continues to service its debt, may be forced to stop payments.

18.   Higher rates can also stifle spending as consumers have to dedicate a larger portion of their income to service their debts.

19.   If global economic growth picks up in the second half of the year, driving up interest rates, Australia may find itself paying more to service that debt.

20.   If tax collection goes on declining, there is no way the government can service its debt.