According to most published reports, the effects of the recession are starting to recede, and the global economy is beginning to rebound. But don’t get your hopes up just yet. To a large extent, the global financial crisis started when America’s subprime mortgage market melted down. The problem is that it is still a smoldering heap and although the worst may be over the economy is far from safe. Many banks still have a dangerously high level of toxic assets that they must deal with before they become sound and stable. And anytime large banks are teetering on the verge of insolvency, the global economy is at risk. Make sure you have taken steps to ensure the wealth that you have already created, and that you have protected and preserved your wealth going forward.