what is a safe wallet for storing ethereum after getting paid from ICO?
Myetherwallet is the best wallet for Ethereum so far. While you can use Metamask for online transactions to avoid phishing. You can import your Myetherwallet to Metamask.
I definitely agree with you...myetherwallet (MEW) is dangerous for security reasons (they also warn you about
potential risks when you use your private keys with MEW) and Metamask is the way to go for online transactions