Why do I have to continually change my Apple ID password?

This is really starting to get me down… The last time I was prompted to change the password was about three months ago. I've just been asked to do it again this morning. This is a real pain because I have to re-enter the Apple ID password now on all my devices in various parts of the system. I thought Apple ID passwords were permanent?

It could be something that needs to be fixed by Apple since there are other reports. I don't use that feature on my 5s so I can't comment. I wouldn't think you have to enter your password over and over. And since there doesn't seem to be any documentation from Apple other than below from this URL, who knows.
Your fingerprint can also approve purchases from iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBooks Store, so you don’t have to enter your password.
Also, see here which also mentions the issue and that Apple recognizes it as an issue to be fixed.

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