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.
1 If the egg sinks and lies on its side, it is a fresh one. 2  It is good enough to be eaten. 3  If it sinks and stands up on a point, or is at an angle, it is good enough. 4  You can still use it up for making hard-cooked eggs or bake it.he article describes this three-point test to find out if an egg is good to eat. 1  If the egg sinks and lies on its side, it is a fresh one. 2  It is good enough to be eaten. 3  If it sinks and stands up on a point, or is at an angle, it is good enough. 4  You can still use it up for making hard-cooked eggs or bake it.