Catey Hill is the managing editor for MarketWatch Picks. Catey is the author of two personal finance books, “Shoo, Jimmy Choo!” and “The 30-Minute Money Plan for Moms.” She previously held positions ...

Forensic scientist Matt Smith, left, demonstrates how bullets can be seen under a microscope as supervisor John Dunn looks on at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver in November. (Amanda ...