[someear]

I think blanket advice for everyone is probably not the right approach. Getting a college degree is likely the best path to financial success for most people, but definitely isn't for all.

For some, the opportunity cost of investing time/money into an education prevents them from learning more through some alternate means (i.e. starting your own company, apprenticeship with key individuals, etc.), and may lead to more economic success. Probably not true for the vast majority of people, but definitely true for some.