Thinking of Going Back to School? Make a Financial Plan First, Experts Say

Going back to school can be a great way to accelerate your career, whether it’s getting a master’s degree or taking a certificate program to add more skills to your repertoire. But it’s also a major financial decision, as school isn’t cheap—especially when it could pull you away from your job. That’s why some choose to continue working and go to school part-time. Omar Jamal did just that last August. He kept his job at Scotiabank and started working on an MBA part-time in the hopes the degree will accelerate his career at the bank and expand his options in the future....