Most banks allow you to set up text alerts for any activity on your chequing and credit card accounts. When there is activity, you instantly know about it.

Not only is this a great way to be on guard for potential fraudulent activity, it also gets you thinking about your spending habits.

Gas up the car - your phone vibrates. Pick up dinner at a restaurant - your phone vibrates.
It’s a tactile reminder that all those “touchless” purchases add up!