Like you, I had a B.A. that didn't really equip me for anything in the job market. I ended up going back to a community college for an A.S. in something practical (healthcare.) It was pretty inexpensive. That was over 15 years ago, and I know that even community colleges aren't as affordable as they used to be. But $2500 might go pretty far in a technical type college . . . or not. It has gotten to where training that reliably leads to employment is hard to get into . . . you end up on a waiting list.

You mention wanting to do "a couple of semesters of college." Were you thinking of graduate work, building on your B.A. (which is awfully expensive,) or something else at the undergraduate level?

You've probably seen advertisements on TV for those private schools that do technical/vocational training. They are good at helping you get a loan, but their tuition is awfully high.

You might also try thinking more positively. It's probably not helping you to keep telling yourself that the education you already have is useless. If you could get your foot in the door someplace at a job you are overqualified for, you might find that you could advance thanks to being an educated person. (I am thinking of, like, something in retail that might lead to a management position.) I do realize that strategy would work a lot better in a stronger economy.