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Mom Says It Best: Advice From Wilmington Mothers

As Patch readers across America share the best advice they ever received from their mothers, some are whimsical — and absolutely relatable.

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Nancy Marden McGrail says that when she got a new job, her mom offered some valuable advice about what to do with her first paycheck — and the ones to come after.
Nancy Marden McGrail says that when she got a new job, her mom offered some valuable advice about what to do with her first paycheck — and the ones to come after. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Marden McGrail)

WILMINGTON, MA — For many of us, when we need advice, there's one person to ask: mom.

For this Mother's Day, Patch asked our readers about the best advice from their mothers. Two Wilmington readers responded.

One Wilmington Patch reader's mom had advice on what to do with your first paycheck at a new job.

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On that question, advice varies. Start a retirement account, says one camp. Sit down with your pay stub and figure out a monthly budget, says another. Or just treat yourself.

Nancy Marden McGrail's mom falls in the third camp.

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"Whenever you start a new job, always blow your first paycheck!" her mother advised. "Then be responsible with all the others."

"Water finds its own level," Samantha Selig's mother said. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Selig)
Samantha Selig's mother had more broadly applicable advice: "Water finds its own level," meaning people seek out similar people.

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