To compute real debt growth, we subtract the annual rate of change of the Consumer Price Index from the rate of change of gross total debt.

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The way the two lenders calculate the annual rate of change differs slightly.

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The current interest rate charged by IRS is at an annual rate of 4%, but is subject to change quarterly.

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