Associates degree and unrelated Bachelor's? (and Grad school enrollment)

[Ideas]

I wouldn't put lots of extra effort into an associate's, that's for sure. I could have had one at TESU if I cleared one extra course, and didn't bother.

I know everyone is jumping on board saying it's a waste. Sure it is normally, but my reason is not for gaining new employment. It's for grad school entrance (in case I don't go to Capella, which has a bad reputation) since my Bachelor's would not be in the same field.

Also, I think it might help increase my income for 1-2 years at current employer (but it's not too likely) or help me financially in another specific way.

However, it's probably not worth it anyway, for me, because this could slow me down by 2 months.