I never count the months. Most of the cards are not good to keep. I've found the new "benefits" not worth the cost. I'm having hard time to redeem the 4x (cards) 2x (semi-annual) $300 hotel credit. AmEx won't allow back to back bookings. Most are over-priced anyhow. Going to cut some cards regardless the retention offer. Have not seen anything better than 10k or 15k MR point offer.