This report by Diana Warren compares key characteristics of retirement for men and women including reasons for retiring, transitions to retirement, life satisfaction, the effect of the presence of a spouse or partner and financial security. The report presents new findings about differences in life in retirement for single and partnered women, as well as confirming existing findings, for example the importance of education and health as factors influencing retirement. The study is based on the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The HILDA Survey, funded by the Australian Government, is a household-based study which collects information about economic well-being, labour market dynamics and family dynamics.