To node or not to node

So, I wont get into any specifics but will say I'm close to the required amount to run a node. As you can tell, I'm very inexperienced in hosting a node but I've invested a long time in crypto without much direction. More so of a, "this shit gonna get lit one day", type of mentally where I throw 10% every month of all gross earnings between me and the spouse. Never missed a beat. So totally, we have $120k+ invested in crypto over the years. Real question is, what do I do with the ethereum? I could stake? I could host? Just not sure on what to do to maximize security and profitability. I'm not that advanced so sorry if this is a dumb ass post.