<prompt> Human: Hi all,I have not been good with money for a very long time. 15 years. Luckily for most of that time I didnt need to as the nature of my work meant I had no expenses. Unfortunately Im now in a normal boring adult job that actually pays me well.I developed a lot of bad habits during that time that I am trying to fix now. However the prospect of buying a home with another party has presented itself. Were still a bit out from that, but Ive begun to put together plans.I will not be able to save the money for my portion of the down payment in time. shooting for roughly 30k Ill be saving everything I can, but I wont make it. I do however have some stocks in my company that have done well.Im wondering how wise it would be for me to sell these stocks for the money I need when the time comes. Its not the full value of my stock assets, and I plan on staying here and accruing more and more over the years for retirement.My father has told me to NEVER touch the stocks, which in most cases would be a wise idea. But this home plan is a very unique opportunity that I dont believe I will have again.Am I dumb for wanting to do this? Buying a home for the rest of my life is scary but its what I want. And my stocks seem like the only way I could do it, as much as I want to keep them so they continue growing. I wish I was smarter at this stuff.  <response>: Ask the people who thought they should never Sell GE stock... I dont think its a bad idea, especially since it will be paid off eventually 