How To Be Smart About Your Finances

Financial planning isn't about making perfect decisions with your money.
No one is perfect and mistakes are bound to happen.
Business Insider spoke to financial experts and compiled a list of simple things people can do to protect their finances.
Get control over preparedness and reaction.
If it's hard to save, try setting up micro-goals to hold yourself accountable every day.
Money management is an ongoing task, and people are better off striving for consistency than perfection.