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Sound Group Inc is a world-wide audio-centric social and entertainment company. It Leverages broad product portfolio and in-house technologies, Sound Group caters to user interest in audio entertainment and social networking. Sound Group nurtures a globally diverse and inclusive team, drawing on talent from various countries and regions world-wide.

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A devastating house fire taught one financial expert a hard lesson about insurance: having a policy is not the same as being prepared. In a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetarzt/2025/06/16/when-life-hits-hard-heres-what-women-need-to-know-about-insurance/">Forbes</a> column, Parere Advisory founder Janet Arzt wrote that the claims process was confusing, overwhelming, and time-consuming, despite having homeowners&#8217; insurance.
Arzt urged women to better understand insurance's role in financial planning, particularly as they increasingly manage household and generational wealth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Insurance Gap Women Face</h2>
Arzt noted that women live longer than men on average and tend to have lower retirement savings. According to Deloitte's 2024 insurance consumer <a href="https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/financial-services/bridging-the-gap-between-homeowners-insurance-companies-climate-change.html">survey</a>, many insured individuals are unclear on what coverage they need and how much to purchase, putting them at risk of inadequate compensation after a loss.
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Data from the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association <a href="https://www.limra.com/siteassets/newsroom/liam/2023/0859-2023-liam-fact-sheet-2023_final.pdf">shows</a> women are often underinsured when it comes to life insurance, a gap attributed to income disparities and limited access to financial education. According to the <a href="https://sites.utexas.edu/contemporaryfamilies/2021/11/02/breadwinning-mothers-brief-report/">Council of Contemporary Families</a>, about 70% of mothers can expect to be primary financial earners before their children turn 18, with an average span of six years. Women are the primary drivers of consumer spending and control $11 trillion in assets—a figure expected to rise to $30 trillion by 2030, according to <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/sustainable-inclusive-growth/charts/women-control-only-a-third-of-household-financial-assets-in-the-united-states-for-now">McKinsey</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding Life and Non-Life Coverage</h2>
Arzt emphasized that insurance typically falls into two categories: life and non-life. Life insurance—especially permanent policies—can be used for tax-advantaged wealth transfers, charitable giving, or securing business continuity for primary earners. This could be relevant to the 70% of women expected to inherit a large share of the<a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048"> $124 trillion</a> in intergenerational wealth transfers projected by 2048, according to a <a href="https://institute.bankofamerica.com/content/dam/economic-insights/women-and-wealth-creating-opportunities.pdf">study</a> by the Bank of America Institute.
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Non-life insurance, including property, disability, and long-term care coverage, is equally critical. A 2024 Commonwealth Fund <a href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/surveys/2024/nov/state-health-insurance-coverage-us-2024-biennial-survey">survey</a> reported that 23% of American adults are underinsured for health needs, despite many having employer-sponsored plans. A 2025 <a href="https://nationalpartnership.org/news_post/unpaid-caregiving-valued-at-more-than-1-trillion-per-new-analysis/">analysis</a> by the National Partnership for Women &amp; Families found that women perform two-thirds of unpaid caregiving in the U.S., spending an average of 300 hours annually on caregiving tasks — a contribution valued at $683 billion nationally. This disproportionate caregiving burden further increases women's need for long-term care and income protection coverage.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advocate, Audit, and Prepare</h2>
Arzt wrote in Forbes that her biggest challenge after the fire was navigating complex policy documents and claims terms without sufficient support. She recommended hiring an independent agent, insurance attorney, or financial advisor to conduct an audit of existing policies and flag potential coverage gaps.
Arzt also pointed to the role of nonprofit and advocacy groups such as United Policyholders and the Red Cross for assistance during disaster recovery. Still, she emphasized in her Forbes column that women must act as their own primary advocates—reading all policy details, asking questions, and ensuring coverage plans are aligned with their life circumstances.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Practical Steps to Take</h2>
Arzt recommended that individuals create and maintain an annual home inventory with photos, serial numbers, receipts, and timestamps. Store documentation securely—ideally in both physical and cloud formats—and photograph damages before initiating repairs after any loss event.
Though reviewing insurance plans may not be a daily priority, Arzt wrote in Forbes that it is an essential part of long-term wealth protection. "Understanding how insurance plays a role in wealth planning can also increase your confidence in financial decision-making and reduce any anxieties about the future," she said.
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A fully independent company, Fresh Del Monte is unaffected by the recent legal and financial matters involving Del Monte Foods Inc.
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The two companies are entirely separate entities, with no shared ownership, governance, or operations. Del Monte Foods Inc. is a privately held U.S. company owned by a parent organization based in Singapore. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s financial or operational performance is not impacted by that separate, unaffiliated company's announced legal or financial proceedings.
While both businesses share rights to the Del Monte&#xAE; name through historical licensing arrangements, they operate under distinct ownership and serve different geographic markets.
Fresh Del Monte continues to operate with full stability and focus. The company remains financially strong, strategically aligned, and committed to delivering long-term value. It will report second quarter 2025 results during its scheduled earnings call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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Waste Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.43% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.61 million shares sold short, which is 0.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Waste Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751558431_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Waste Management has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Waste Management's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Waste Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Ecolab's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.20 million shares sold short, which is 0.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ecolab Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751558425_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ecolab has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ecolab's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ecolab's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.71%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Ecolab's Recent Short Interest

Madison Square Garden's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGE#NYSE">MSGE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.31 million shares sold short, which is 4.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Madison Square Garden Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751558420_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Madison Square Garden has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Madison Square Garden's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Madison Square Garden's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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In a high-stakes maneuver that could reshape the oncology landscape, AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) is reportedly in talks with Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) about a partnership worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech">up to $15 billion.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Does This Mean?</h2>
The deal would give AstraZeneca the rights to a lung cancer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">drug called ivonescimab</a>.
Bloomberg reported that the discussions are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-03/summit-is-said-in-talks-for-15-billion-partnership-with-astra" rel="noreferrer noopener">private</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter. Summit has also been in talks with other large pharmaceutical companies about the same drug.
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Summit gained traction when, in September 2024, it released data from the primary analysis of the Phase 3 HARMONi-2 trial of ivonescimab conducted in China, sponsored by collaboration partner Akeso, Inc.
Ivonescimab <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40771038/summit-therapeutics-lung-cancer-candidate-surpasses-mercks-multi-billion-dollar-keytruda-cuts-ris" rel="noreferrer noopener">slashed the risk of disease progression</a> or death by 49% compared with Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Keytruda.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Game-Changer Emerges</h2>
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Summit in March, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44463128/analyst-initiates-coverage-on-undervalued-summit-therapeutics" rel="noreferrer noopener">citing shares as undervalued</a>.
Then, in April, Summit Therapeutics&#8217; partner, Akeso, released topline data from the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44963467/why-is-summit-therapeutics-stock-soaring-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phase 3 HARMONi-6/K112-306 trial</a>.
Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS compared to BeiGene, Ltd&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#NASDAQ">ONC</a>) Tevimbra (tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy.
According to Bloomberg, Summit has a market value of $17.4 billion and is mostly owned by its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41509307/billionaire-bob-duggan-snags-33m-miami-penthouse-amid-summit-therapeutics-689-stock-rally" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chairman and Co-CEO</a>, Bob Duggan, who holds nearly 75% of the company.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Duggan&#8217;s Winning Strategy</h2>
In 2015, Duggan was the CEO of Pharmacyclics Inc., which he sold to AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) for $21 billion. Bloomberg News reported that Duggan personally earned over $3 billion from that deal.
In June, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) inked a similar licensing pact with Summit&#8217;s close rival, BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>)
The $11 billion pact focuses on BioNTech's investigational bispecific antibody, BNT327, across various <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45723383/bristol-myers-inks-11-billion-licensing-pact-with-biontech-for-bispecific-cancer-drug" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">solid tumor types</a>.
Price Action: Summit Therapeutics shares were up 8.49% at $24.54, while AstraZeneca shares were down 1.93% at $69.76 at the time of publication on Thursday, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">according to Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.19%. Currently, Check Point Software has a market capitalization of $24.13 billion. 
Buying $100 In CHKP: If an investor had bought $100 of CHKP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $740.92 today based on a price of $219.39 for CHKP at the time of writing.
<h3>Check Point Software's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751558010_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>) has recently seen a positive stock performance trend, driven by strong aerospace demand and improved operational efficiency.
Howmet Aerospace shares climbed this week, rebounding from a brief pullback. The stock jumped more than 4% on June 27 and, after a minor dip on July 1, is hovering between $184 and $186.
Wall Street sentiment continues to favor Howmet. RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">rating</a> and raised its price forecast to $200. Truist Securities also reaffirmed its Buy rating, lifting its forecast to $192, citing strong aerospace demand and improved operational efficiency.
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In late June, Howmet awarded CEO John C. Plant a $45 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/secfilings/25/06/46154214/howmet-aerospace-inc-general-corporate-statement-form8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retention grant</a> in restricted stock units (RSUs), set to vest in 2028. A related Form 4 filing disclosed that Plant received 255,363 RSUs. His base salary of $1.8 million and bonus eligibility remain unchanged under the amended agreement.
In the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45139061/howmet-aerospace-confident-of-passing-tariff-costs-to-customers-stock-takes-off" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first quarter</a>, Howmet posted revenue of $1.94 billion, up 6.5% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share surged 51% to 86 cents, surpassing Wall Street estimates.
The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue outlook to between $7.88 billion and $8.18 billion &nbsp;(prior $7.93 $billion-$8.13 billion), above the $8.07 billion consensus. EPS guidance was also boosted to a range of $3.36 to $3.44 (prior $3.13-$3.21) ahead of the $3.27 average estimate.
The company is scheduled to report second-quarter results on July 29. Analysts forecast revenue of $1.98 billion-$2.00 billion versus the consensus of $2.00 billion, and EPS expected between $0.85 and $0.87 versus the consensus of $0.80.
Howmet shares have a 52-week range of $76.99 to $187.51. After falling nearly 39% from their February highs to April lows, the stock rebounded more than 30% in the past three months. Year-to-date, it&#8217;s up approximately 64% and is trading about 6.5% above its 50-day simple moving average.
Other aerospace names, including RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), have seen similar momentum amid strong sector demand. For broader exposure, investors may consider the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and the Gabelli Commercial Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>).
Price Action: HWM shares were trading higher by 3.08% to $177.93 at last check Thursday.
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When a loved one passes away, navigating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46017701/its-not-a-ponzi-scheme-its-a-social-contract-sen-chuck-grassley-defends-and-urges-reform-for-social-security">Social Security</a> can be difficult. But for one New York widow, delays in getting a death certificate led to more than just paperwork problems — it caused her Social Security and health insurance to be cut off while she was undergoing cancer treatment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Marriage Long in the Past, But Still on Record</h2>
The widow, whose story was shared on Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SocialSecurity/comments/1lhzxe1/widow_mother_benefits_being_terminated_due_to/">r/SocialSecurity forum</a>, was legally married decades ago to a man she hadn't seen or spoken to in over 30 years. Although they had gone their separate ways, they never divorced — a detail that would later complicate her situation.
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She had already been receiving Social Security and health insurance benefits. But when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45222153/social-security-halves-overpayment-clawbacks-after-outcry-but-advocates-say-50-cut-still-stings">Social Security Administration</a> learned that her estranged husband had passed away in Connecticut, it flagged her record. Because she was still legally married to him, SSA categorized her as a widow — and required proof of his death to continue her benefits.
To stay eligible, she needed to submit a copy of his death certificate. But since she had no contact with his family and limited information about the circumstances of his death, she had to request the certificate through Connecticut's online system. The problem? Processing can take anywhere from 30 to 120 days — or even longer.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Security: Benefits Pending Proof</h2>
According to the <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf">SSA</a>, survivors' benefits can be adjusted automatically if the agency already has the necessary information. But if they don't — and especially if the deceased's death certificate isn&#8217;t on file — benefits may be delayed or withheld.
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The SSA typically requires a death certificate to update a person's marital status and determine eligibility for benefits. In this case, while the widow waited for the document to arrive, Social Security warned that her health insurance and monthly check would be cut off if she didn't provide timely proof.
She visited her local SSA office and was told verbally that her benefits would continue. However, no written confirmation followed — and shortly after, she received a letter stating her benefits were being terminated.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commenters Share Tips — and Frustration</h2>
In response to the Reddit post, several commenters weighed in. One person suggested contacting the funeral home that handled the deceased&#8217;s arrangements, as they may have faster access to the death certificate. Another recommended calling the county in Connecticut where he passed away, noting that as a legal widow, she's entitled to obtain the record.
Some readers expressed disbelief, noting that in their own experiences, survivors' benefits had been adjusted automatically without taking any action. But not all cases follow the same path, especially when prior communication with the deceased or their family isn't possible.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Can Others Learn From This?</h2>
This situation highlights how delays in documentation can lead to serious disruptions — even when eligibility isn't in question. For those relying on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46056038/still-working-at-69-eligible-for-social-security-should-he-keep-waiting-or-claim-now">Social Security income</a> and Medicare coverage, losing access, even temporarily, can cause harm, particularly when ongoing medical treatment is involved.
If you&#8217;re in a similar situation, the SSA encourages contacting your local office or visiting <a href="http://ssa.gov/">SSA.gov</a> to understand what documents you need and how to appeal decisions if necessary. Survivors also have the right to challenge decisions if benefits are denied or cut off.
For widows and widowers, keeping copies of old marriage certificates and knowing how to obtain key documents in advance may help prevent similar disruptions in the future.
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