Repeated prompts for Apple ID password in iTunes

I can sign in to iTunes with both of my Apple ID's but then get repeated prompts for my password when I attempt to access purchased items or account information. No similar problem on my Mac Book Pro or iPad.
I have de-authorized and re-authorized the computer for both ID's. I also looked for the SC folder but it cannot be found (Apple advises trashing it). I therefore have no access to recent purchases or my own account information. Help anyone?
Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite, 10.10.1

You may need to do a credit card "update" in your account. Apparently "it" needed a re-verify because I had accessed my apple account from another computer. Did so and it worked. Apple is opaque in many ways and it was totally unhelpful as it just kept rejecting my good password with no explanation.

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Device: iPad 4th Generation (64GB WiFi + Cell/LTE)
iOS Version: Latest version at time of publish - 6.1.3 (6.1.4 is iPhone specific)
SITUATION: I am prompted for Apple ID password every time I access App Store or iTunes. Typically, this should only be required to confirm purchase(s) or if password has "timed out" between purchases.
Additional Information: I suspect this is associated with Pre-ordered Movies and Music. This was experienced only after Pre-orders on all versions of iOS 5 and 6.
Thanks in advance for your help, guidance, and coaching a "Technoid."

Michael,
Thank you for proposing a solution. However, it appears my restrictions are "Off". Your thoughts appreciated.
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There is no fee for creating an iTunes or App Store account. But, before you can download anything from the store, you need to associate your AppleID with a store account, which needs to include payment information. You are only charged anything if or when you download a for fee content item or app for the first time (re-downloads of purchased content other than audiobooks is free, as many times as you wish).
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It may help to force close all open apps and reset your device.
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