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.