Time Machine configured Mac always requires password

I have a new MacBook air that I set up using Time Machine – fast and simple according to the blurb BUT now every time I want to open or move a file, I have to put my password in. Also, when moving folders, Finder copies them.
The only solution seems to be to change permissions individually for each file, but I have about 5,000... Any ideas?
I've already repaired permissions and updated permissions on master folders.

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