Mac OS 10.9.3 - password needed to change files names and location

Hi,
How can I unlock my documents, and the all functioning process of my mac OS 10.9.3. In fact, each time I need to change a file to another location, or if I need to change it's name, I need to insert the password . The message "Finder wants to make changes. Type your password..." appears envy time.
How can I make it stops?
Thank you.
Isabel

Hi IPires,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you are experiencing issues with permissions. I would suggest reading over the attached article to help you troubleshoot and resolve the permissions on your computer.
OS X Mavericks: If you don’t have the correct permissions to open a file or folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13752
Have a great day,
Joe

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