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.
Putting them in water is a time-tested way to check if an egg is good or bad â if it sinks, it's good; if it floats it's bad. It's just not a reliable method.We had a floater recently and it was fine. Floating is an indication that the egg is fairly old. A very fresh should sit on the bottom of a pan of water.As it gets older, it begins to stand on its pointy end, and eventually an egg may float to the surface.utting them in water is a time-tested way to check if an egg is good or bad â if it sinks, it's good; if it floats it's bad. It's just not a reliable method.