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.
How Long Do Eggs Last? How long do eggs last? If you're one of those people who throw out raw eggs as soon as the date on the carton corresponds to the calendar date, you're throwing out perfectly good eggs and perfectly good money! Eggs usually have a sell by date and not a use by date. And, they're quite tasty and safe to use for a few weeks after their sell by date has passed. But... there are some health risks associated with raw eggs, especially when they're uncooked or undercooked.