Make sure you not click any random links and learn about security concern, also you need to verify the PGP key
[GUIDE] How to Safely Download and Verify Electrum [Guide]Also, Electrum is a reliable wallet but if you have more bitcoins, you should consider a hardware wallet which will be more secure.
Correct, @OP invest $100-$200 per month which is enough to buy a hardware wallet, this thread can be used as a reference
Open Source Hardware Wallets, but the most popular and safe is trezor.