Some people do not have any educational experiences but they are a successful entrepreneurs because in this field they have to just understand about the business. I think that as compared to government jobs the business man have greater ability to earn money and they also have no need to show their degrees.
Skills are now more important than professionals qualification gotten from schools, education isn't just about going to lecture and graduating with high grades anymore. Education now involves skills development and other general knowledge that should put you at an advantage over your peers. I still think education is very important in the society.
The education I'm talking about here isn't your regular college or university degrees, I mean education that has to do with skills development as that's what is more important in today's economy. Your collage degree won't make you financially strong but taking courses to acquire skills that are been search after could move you a step closer to that goal.