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AFMR Discount Rates

Here is the trend in adjusted federal midterm rates (AFMRs), which are used in calculating the benefits of split-interest gifts:

MAY 1998	6.8%
APRIL 1998	6.8%
MARCH 1998	6.8%
FEBRUARY 1998	6.8%
JANUARY 1998	7.2%
DECEMBER 1997	7.2%
NOVEMBER 1997	7.4%
OCTOBER 1997	7.6%
SEPTEMBER 1997	7.6%
AUGUST 1997	7.6%
JULY 1997	8.0%
JUNE 1997	8.2%
MAY 1997	8.2%
APRIL 1997	7.8%
MARCH 1997	7.8%