Just a few list of benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration

[Art, just a re(tired) Fil-Am]

U.S. Social Security Home Page: http://www.ssa.gov/

FYI: A few list of benefits below just for quick reference
that may apply to U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines

http://www.ssa.gov/international/
International Programs
Introduction
International Agreements
Payments Outside the United States
Resource Tools
Social Security in Other Countries

http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/survivors.htm
Survivors Benefits
How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies
Planning for Survivors
If You Already Receive Survivors Benefits

http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/applying6.htm
Retirement Planner: Benefits For You As A Spouse

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf
Benefits for your children

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf
Benefits for children with disabilities

[WarnerTug]

Ive been reading in multiple threads in this forum about the social security benefits after you earn 40 credits.