Agree, works both ways IMO. I consider financial 'security' to be the extent to which I worry about money/gains etc, irrespective of how much material 'wealth' I may actually have. Insecure with loads, or secure with little (but enough for immediate needs); perhaps perceptions in the end, both these states of mind.

no one really ever wins,....no matter what.

...perhaps 'unless everybody does' !?