Hi Joanna & welcome to the community,
I think Jim/Cookie was referring to clearing your $50+$100 starting capital/bonus. Full details of how to do this appear in the following link:
In terms of what type/level of poker to play or whether to deposit your own funds, it's entirely up to you really. Depositing funds will enable you to play a higher level whilst remaining within the all important BRM, however sometimes it's wiser to learn and improve your game on the lower levels first before moving up. It all depends on how experienced and confident you are in the game really. The strategy guides section will really help you to refine your game whether it's sss, bss, sng's or tournaments.
Wishing you every success and enjoyment in your poker.
Best regards,
Bart