This document discusses various aspects of debt collection and management. It defines debt collection as pursuing payment of debts owed by individuals or businesses, which can be handled by a debt collection agency. It also discusses debt recovery becoming more difficult as default rates rise. Debt management plans help debtors work with creditors to reduce payment worries. The document provides tips for debt management, including creating a debt list, spending less to save more, making a budget, and getting help from debt management companies. Finally, it outlines some methods of debt management such as negotiation, enhancement, and loan modification.