SHARES. VM | E+ | Getty Images. The average U.S. retirement age has climbed to 61, up from 57 two decades ago, and it's likely to age higher, according to Gallup's Economy and Personal Finance survey. The average non-retired American now plans to retire at 66, up from 60 in 1995, according to the Gallup survey.
How to Test the Freshness of Eggs. 1  Place the egg in a bowl of water. 2  If the egg lays on its side at the bottom, it is still quite fresh. 3  If the egg stands upright on the bottom, it is still fine to eat, but should be eaten very soon, or hard-boiled.  If the egg floats to the top, it's past its prime, and not good for eating.
Â· just now. 1  Eggs are interesting, they are good for months after they are laid, the question comes in when they've been stored in a warehouse and shipped across the country for who knows how long. 2  If the eggs are held at 40 degrees F or less and not cracked I would say another 30 days beyond the sell by. They of course would most probably be good beyond that date but certainly not as fresh and may not perform at the level you may require depending upon what you are cooking or baking.