A guide to the best countries to retire in 2025 with great healthcare and zero inheritance tax Best Retirement-Friendly Countries in 2025 (With Top Healthcare & No Inheritance Tax) Looking to retire somewhere peaceful, affordable, and tax-free? In 2025, more Americans are retiring overseas—not just for beaches and weather, but for elite healthcare systems and zero inheritance tax policies . Here are the top countries where your retirement money goes further—without Uncle Sam chasing it. 🇵🇹 Portugal Portugal combines warm climate, top-tier healthcare , and NHR-friendly policies. As of 2025, inheritance tax is zero and medical care rivals Western Europe. Bonus: English is widely spoken. 🇲🇹 Malta With a tax system that favors retirees and a healthcare system ranked among Europe’s best, Malta also offers a retirement visa that’s easy to obtain—and no estate tax. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica Pura Vida isn’t just a slogan. Costa Rica offers low cost of living, solid public/private heal...