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.
If youâre one of those people who throw out eggs as soon as the date on the carton corresponds to the calendar date, youâre throwing out perfectly good eggs and perfectly good money. Eggs usually have a âsell byâ not a âuse byâ date, and, theyâre quite tasty and safe to use for a few weeks after the sell by date. But there are some health risks associated with eggs, especially when theyâre raw or undercooked. Eggs Shelf Life.