My blackjack appendix 3A and appendix 3B show the exceptions to single- and double-deck blackjack, based on the composition of the hand. The fewer the decks the more this is true. Regarding your second question, there is something to be said about the composition of a hand. Everything I have to say about money management can be summarized by the following two rules (1) don't gamble with money you can't afford to lose, and (2) don't gamble if it isn't fun. You should do what you are comfortable with. Keep in mind this is just what works for me. Furthermore, the player who puts a conservative cap on their winnings is never going to experience the fun of a long hot winning streak. With the ups and downs of blackjack it takes hundreds of hours before regression toward the mean will cause actual results to look like expected results.
Usually the fun ends when I have lost too much or have played too long. When I gamble for fun I keep playing until it isn't fun any longer. Thank for the compliment and I'm happy to help your bankroll last longer.
