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.
But even if you have the necessary skills, but do not have a diploma of higher education, then you simply will not be hired. I doubt you'll even be allowed to interview without a degree.