How to update from 10.6.8 to anything higher and what?

I bought my iMac10,1 Intel Core 2 Duo in 2009. Today I run the systemversion Mac OS X 10.6.8 and don't know how to further update/upgrade to reach a min. of 10.7. My e-banking software e.g. requires a minimum of 10.7 to be able to further use the secure banking software... I read about updates to Mavericks but obviously I don't know which app to choose in the app store. Nothing seems to refer to be correct, I only find tutorials and learnings and videos etc. Can anyone help me with a useful next step to do? Thanks a lot!H

You have App store in 10.6.8 and that will enable you to go directly to Mavericks or Yosemite.  The latter is a big download so be patient.  Going to Lion (10.7) is a waste of time in my view.
Three checks to make.
Any upgrade above 10.6.8 wiill mean that any PPC programs will not work.  To check out the situation go to ...
http://roaringapps.com/apps ... 
or an extensive read courtesy of A Brody.https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
And to check out the specifications needed.   http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201364

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